Antenna and Electromagnetic Wave Propagation

Author: Wang Zenghe et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: This book is approved and recommended for publication by the Editorial Committee of the 21st Century Series Textbooks for Communication and Information Professionals in Higher Education. The book consists of 6 chapters: the first 4 chapters cover fundamental knowledge of antennas, narrowband antennas, broadband antennas, and aperture antennas; Chapter 5 introduces new antenna technologies (microstrip antennas, phased array antennas, smart antennas); and Chapter 6 provides an introduction to wave propagation. The major feature of this book is its emphasis on simplifying complex mathematical derivations while strengthening important physical concepts. The explanations of fundamental concepts (such as directivity and impedance) are both thorough and accessible, accompanied by dozens of examples, making it suitable for self-study and teaching, as well as facilitating continuous use of computers. Most of the figures in the book are generated using Mathematica or Matlab programming, and the accompanying programs are written in Mathematica. This book is intended for undergraduate students in electronic communication-related fields, but it can also serve as a textbook or reference for interdisciplinary students, technicians, and engineering professionals.