Electromagnetic Waves 2

Antennas

Pierre-Noël Favennec

• Publisher: Wiley-ISTE
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN: 9781789450071
• eBook ISBN: 9781119818373
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Electromagnetism

Electromagnetic Waves 2 examines antennas in the field of radio waves. It analyzes the conditions of use and the parameters that are necessary in order to create an effective antenna.

This book presents antennas' definitions, regulations and fundamental equations, and describes the various forms of antennas that can be used in radio: horns, waveguides, coaxial cables, printed and miniature antennas. It presents the characterization methods and the link budgets as well as the digital methods that make the fine calculation of radio antennas possible.

Electromagnetic Waves 2 is a collaborative work, completed only with the invaluable contributions of Ibrahima Sakho, Hervé Sizun and JeanPierre Blot, not to mention the editor, Pierre-Noël Favennec. Aimed at students and engineers, this book provides essential theoretical support for the design and deployment of wireless radio and optical communication systems.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Preface
• 1 General Information on Antennas
• 2 Fundamental Equations Used in Antenna Design
• 3 Different Antenna Technologies
• 4 Characteristic Parameters of an Antenna
• 5 Digital Methods
• Appendix 1: Mathematical Formulae1
• Appendix 2: Vector Calculations
• Appendix 3: Frequency Spectrum1
• Appendix 4: The Decibel
• Appendix 5: The International Visibility Code
• List of Acronyms and Constants
• References
• List of Authors
• Index
• End User License Agreement