NIKOLOVA COURSES

ElecEng 2FH3 ELECTROMAGNETICS I (Electrostatics and Magnetostatics)

Electromagnetics Part I is an introduction into engineering electromagnetics. It covers the mathematical foundations
such as selected topics of vector calculus as well as their application in electrostatics, magnetostatics and conduction.
Introduction to the time-varying field is made through Faraday’s law. Electromagnetic analysis is practiced through
assignments based on MATLAB. Hands-on experience is encouraged through Bonus Projects.
Course Objective: To obtain working level knowledge of electrostatics and magnetism; prepare for courses in waves
and fields, electrical motors and generators, radio-frequency and microwave engineering, and antenna engineering.

1. Mathematical basics: vector algebra, vector calculus, coordinate systems and transformations
2. Electrostatics in vacuum
3. Dielectrics and capacitance
4. Current, conductors and resistance
5. The steady magnetic field in nonmagnetic media
6. Magnetic force, torque and energy
7. Inductance
8. Faraday’s law

1. Hayt&Buck, Engineering Electromagnetics, 7th/8th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2006/2012 (1+1 copies)

2. Solutions Manual for the after-chapter problems in the Hayt&Buck Textbook 8th ed. (1 copy)
3. Solutions to Drill Problems in Hayt&Buck Textbook 8th ed. (1 copy)
1. Hayt&Buck, Engineering Electromagnetics, 7th/8th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2006/2012 (1+1 copies)
2. Solutions to Drill Problems in Hayt&Buck Textbook 8th ed. (2 copies)
3. Syed A. Nasar, 2008+ Solved Problems in Electromagnetics, Scitech, 2008 (problem solving) (1 copy)
4. Joseph A. Edminister, Shaum’s Outlines on Electromagnetics, any edition, McGraw-Hill (problem solving)
1. Hayt&Buck, Engineering Electromagnetics, 8th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2012.
3. M.H. Bakr, Electromagnetics I: Matlab Experiments Manual for EE2FH3, McMaster University Courseware, 2011
1. Joseph A. Edminister, Shaum’s Outlines on Electromagnetics, any edition, McGraw-Hill (problem solving).
2. Syed A. Nasar, 2008+ Solved Problems in Electromagnetics, Scitech, 2008 (problem solving).

ElecEng 3FK4 ELECTROMAGNETICS II (Fields and Waves)

1. Magnetism and Electromagnetism
2. Transmission Lines – Unit I
3. Transmission Lines – Unit II
4. Transmission Lines – Unit III
5. Transmission Lines (additional time for those who need it; practice shows most will)

ECE753 Modern Antennas in Wireless Telecommunications

Objectives and Outline: The course provides the fundamentals in the theory and practice of antenna design and the
antenna deployment in the modern wireless telecommunication systems. The theory of electromagnetic radiation is
introduced and the fundamental antenna parameters are explained. Basic antenna measurement techniques are
introduced and practiced in an 8-hour laboratory session. Classical radiating elements are studied: dipoles/monopoles,
loops, apertures, horns, reflectors, microstrip and slot elements, etc. Matching techniques are presented. The principles
of analysis and design of antenna arrays are discussed. Special attention is paid to antennas popular in mobile (cellular,
satellite) telecommunications. The fundamental limitations of electrically small antennas as well as the principles of
smart antennas are briefly introduced through seminar sessions.

Lecture Plan:

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 1. Introduction into antenna theory and practice
2. Radiation integrals and auxiliary potential functions; basic EM theorems in antenna problems
3. Fundamental antenna parameters
4. Antenna measurements
5. Infinitesimal dipole; wire and loop radiating elements
6. Wire antennas – dipoles, monopoles
7. Arrays – analysis and design
8. Printed antennas
9. Reflector antennas
10. Horn antennas
Seminars:
11. Smart antennas and signal processing antennas
12. Fundamental limitations of electrically small antennas

1. C. A. Balanis, Antenna Theory, Analysis and Design, 3rd ed., Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2005.
2. A. Z. Elsherbeni, P. Nayeri, and C. J. Reddy, Antenna Analysis and Design Using FEKO Electromagnetic
Simulation Software, Scitech, 2014.
3. L. V. Blake and M. W. Long, Antennas, 3rd ed., Scitech, 2009.
4. A. Z. Elsherbeni and M. J. Inman, Antenna Design & Visualization Using MATLAB. Scitech, 2006.
5. J. D. Kraus and R. J. Marhefka, Antennas (for all Applications), 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill, 2002. (previous editions
authored by Kraus alone are fine, too).
6. W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele, Antenna Theory and Design, 2nd ed. Wiley, 1998.
7. R. S. Elliot, Antenna Theory and Design, A Classical Reissue. IEEE Press, 2003.
8. V. Fusco, Foundations of Antenna Theory and Techniques, Pearson, 2008.
On propagation:
1. R. E. Collin, Antennas and Radiowave Propagation. McGraw-Hill, 1985.
2. K. Siwiak, Radiowave Propagation and Antennas for Personal Communications, 2nd ed. Artech House, 1998.
3. J. Doble, Introduction to Radio Propagation for Fixed and Mobile Communications. Artech House, 1996.
On smart antennas:
1. T. K. Sarkar, M. C. Wicks, M. Salazar-Palma, R. J. Bonneau, Smart Antennas. Wiley, 2003.
2. G. T. Okamoto, Smart Antenna Systems and Wireless LANs, Kluwer, 1999.

ECE758: MICROWAVE THEORY AND DESIGN

ElecEng4FJ4 is an introduction to microwave and radio-frequency (RF) engineering. Focus is on transmission lines,
waveguides, microwave network analysis via scattering parameters (S-parameters), impedance matching, resonators,
power dividers, directional couplers, microwave filters. Exposure to microwave sources and active components is
provided through laboratory work. The assignments support lecture material and provide introduction to the topics of:
(i) high-frequency field exposure limits – Canada Safety Code 6, (ii) design of mixer circuits, (iii) microstrip lines, and
(iv) microwave CAD software.

Lectures cover:

1. Transmission-line Theory and the Smith Chart

2. Impedance Matching
3. Microwave Network Analysis and Scattering Parameters
4. Vector Network Analyzers, Calibration Methods
5. Passive RF/Microwave Components
6. Power Dividers and Directional Couplers
7. Waveguides
8. Microwave Filters (overview only)
9. Active Microwave Components and Circuits (in labs only)

D. M. Pozar, Microwave Engineering, 3rd or 4th ed., Wiley, 2005 (2012).

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 M. Steer, Microwave and RF Design, 1st ed., SciTech Publishers, 2010.
S. C. Harsany, Principles of Microwave Technology, Prentice-Hall, 1997. (undergraduate text)
J. B. Hagen, Radio-frequency Electronics, 2nd ed., Cambridge, 2009. (RF design)
R. E. Collin, Foundations for Microwave Engineering, 2nd ed., IEEE Press, 2001. (advanced text)
R. E. Collin, Field Theory of Guided Waves, 2nd ed., IEEE Press, 1991. (advanced text)

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