Appropriate for all beginning courses in electromagnetics, in both electrical engineering and computer engineering programs.
Dr. N. Narayana Rao has designed this compact, one-semester textbook in electromagnetics to fully reflect the evolution of technologies in both electrical and computer engineering. This book's unique approach begins with Maxwell's equations for time-varying fields (first in integral and then in differential form), and also introduces waves at the outset. Building on these core concepts, Dr. Rao treats each category of fields as solutions to Maxwell's equations, highlighting the frequency behavior of physical structures. Next, he systematically introduces the topics of transmission lines, waveguides, and antennas. To keep the subject's geometry as simple as possible, while ensuring that students master the physical concepts and mathematical tools they will need, Rao makes extensive use of the Cartesian coordinate system. Topics covered in this book include: uniform plane wave propagation; material media and their interaction with uniform plane wave fields; essentials of transmission-line analysis (both frequency- and time-domain); metallic waveguides; and Hertzian dipole field solutions. Material on cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems is presented in appendices, where it can be studied whenever relevant or convenient. Worked examples are presented throughout to illuminate (and in some cases extend) key concepts; each chapter also contains a summary and review questions. (Note: this book provides a one-semester alternative to Dr. Rao's classic textbook for two-semester courses, Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics, now in its Sixth Edition.)
Product Description
Fundamentals of Electromagnetics for Electrical and Computer Engineering, First Edition is appropriate for all beginning courses in electromagnetics, in both electrical engineering and computer engineering programs. This is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about electromagnetics.
Dr. N. Narayana Rao has designed this compact, one-semester textbook in electromagnetics to fully reflect the evolution of technologies in both electrical and computer engineering. This book's unique approach begins with Maxwell's equations for time-varying fields (first in integral and then in differential form), and also introduces waves at the outset. Building on these core concepts, Dr. Rao treats each category of fields as solutions to Maxwell's equations, highlighting the frequency behavior of physical structures. Next, he systematically introduces the topics of transmission lines, waveguides, and antennas. To keep the subject's geometry as simple as possible, while ensuring that students master the physical concepts and mathematical tools they will need, Rao makes extensive use of the Cartesian coordinate system. Topics covered in this book include: uniform plane wave propagation; material media and their interaction with uniform plane wave fields; essentials of transmission-line analysis (both frequency- and time-domain); metallic waveguides; and Hertzian dipole field solutions. Material on cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems is presented in appendices, where it can be studied whenever relevant or convenient. Worked examples are presented throughout to illuminate (and in some cases extend) key concepts; each chapter also contains a summary and review questions. (Note: this book provides a one-semester alternative to Dr. Rao's classic textbook for two-semester courses, Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics, now in its Sixth Edition.)
Features + Benefits
Accessible, yet complete coverage. Develops most key concepts through the use of the simpler Cartesian coordinate system, while utilizing other coordinate systems wherever necessary to ensure that students master the physical concepts and mathematical tools they need to understand.
Extensive coverage of dynamic fields. Focuses most heavily on the information engineers need to succeed today, and deemphasizes coverage of static fields that is less relevant than it once was.
Full chapter on Transmission Lines. Brings together essential coverage of transmission line analysis in both time domains and frequency domains, including Smith Charts.
Extensive teaching and learning aids. Offers worked examples throughout, summaries after every chapter, and chapter-ending review questions that give students opportunities to test their knowledge.
Supplementary topics support flexible instruction. Presents supplementary coverage of wave propagation in ionized media; reflection/transmission of uniform plane waves; electromagnetic compatibility and shielding; crosstalk; dispersion; and other topics. Each of these topics is linked to earlier coverage, and can be used by the instructor as an optional area for discussion.
Appendices reviewing cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems. Ensures that students have easy access to the knowledge needed to effectively utilize the Cartesian coordinate system.
Dedication
Preface
About The Author
1. Vectors and Fields
2. Maxwell's Equations in Integral Form
3. Maxwell's Equations in Differential Form
4. Wave Propagation in Free Space
5. Wave Propagation in Material Media
6. Statics, Quasistatics, And Transmission Lines
7. Transmission-Line Analysis
8. Waveguide Principles
9. Antenna Basics
10. Supplementary Topics
Appendices
A. Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinate Systems
B. Curl, Divergence, And Gradient in Cylindrical And Spherical
Coordinate Systems
C. Units and Dimensions
Suggested Collateral and Further Reading
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems
Index
Dr. N. Narayana Rao has designed this compact, one-semester textbook in electromagnetics to fully reflect the evolution of technologies in both electrical and computer engineering. This book's unique approach begins with Maxwell's equations for time-varying fields (first in integral and then in differential form), and also introduces waves at the outset. Building on these core concepts, Dr. Rao treats each category of fields as solutions to Maxwell's equations, highlighting the frequency behavior of physical structures. Next, he systematically introduces the topics of transmission lines, waveguides, and antennas. To keep the subject's geometry as simple as possible, while ensuring that students master the physical concepts and mathematical tools they will need, Rao makes extensive use of the Cartesian coordinate system. Topics covered in this book include: uniform plane wave propagation; material media and their interaction with uniform plane wave fields; essentials of transmission-line analysis (both frequency- and time-domain); metallic waveguides; and Hertzian dipole field solutions. Material on cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems is presented in appendices, where it can be studied whenever relevant or convenient. Worked examples are presented throughout to illuminate (and in some cases extend) key concepts; each chapter also contains a summary and review questions. (Note: this book provides a one-semester alternative to Dr. Rao's classic textbook for two-semester courses, Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics, now in its Sixth Edition.)
Product Description
Fundamentals of Electromagnetics for Electrical and Computer Engineering, First Edition is appropriate for all beginning courses in electromagnetics, in both electrical engineering and computer engineering programs. This is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about electromagnetics.
Dr. N. Narayana Rao has designed this compact, one-semester textbook in electromagnetics to fully reflect the evolution of technologies in both electrical and computer engineering. This book's unique approach begins with Maxwell's equations for time-varying fields (first in integral and then in differential form), and also introduces waves at the outset. Building on these core concepts, Dr. Rao treats each category of fields as solutions to Maxwell's equations, highlighting the frequency behavior of physical structures. Next, he systematically introduces the topics of transmission lines, waveguides, and antennas. To keep the subject's geometry as simple as possible, while ensuring that students master the physical concepts and mathematical tools they will need, Rao makes extensive use of the Cartesian coordinate system. Topics covered in this book include: uniform plane wave propagation; material media and their interaction with uniform plane wave fields; essentials of transmission-line analysis (both frequency- and time-domain); metallic waveguides; and Hertzian dipole field solutions. Material on cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems is presented in appendices, where it can be studied whenever relevant or convenient. Worked examples are presented throughout to illuminate (and in some cases extend) key concepts; each chapter also contains a summary and review questions. (Note: this book provides a one-semester alternative to Dr. Rao's classic textbook for two-semester courses, Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics, now in its Sixth Edition.)
Features + Benefits
Accessible, yet complete coverage. Develops most key concepts through the use of the simpler Cartesian coordinate system, while utilizing other coordinate systems wherever necessary to ensure that students master the physical concepts and mathematical tools they need to understand.
Extensive coverage of dynamic fields. Focuses most heavily on the information engineers need to succeed today, and deemphasizes coverage of static fields that is less relevant than it once was.
Full chapter on Transmission Lines. Brings together essential coverage of transmission line analysis in both time domains and frequency domains, including Smith Charts.
Extensive teaching and learning aids. Offers worked examples throughout, summaries after every chapter, and chapter-ending review questions that give students opportunities to test their knowledge.
Supplementary topics support flexible instruction. Presents supplementary coverage of wave propagation in ionized media; reflection/transmission of uniform plane waves; electromagnetic compatibility and shielding; crosstalk; dispersion; and other topics. Each of these topics is linked to earlier coverage, and can be used by the instructor as an optional area for discussion.
Appendices reviewing cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems. Ensures that students have easy access to the knowledge needed to effectively utilize the Cartesian coordinate system.
Dedication
Preface
About The Author
1. Vectors and Fields
2. Maxwell's Equations in Integral Form
3. Maxwell's Equations in Differential Form
4. Wave Propagation in Free Space
5. Wave Propagation in Material Media
6. Statics, Quasistatics, And Transmission Lines
7. Transmission-Line Analysis
8. Waveguide Principles
9. Antenna Basics
10. Supplementary Topics
Appendices
A. Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinate Systems
B. Curl, Divergence, And Gradient in Cylindrical And Spherical
Coordinate Systems
C. Units and Dimensions
Suggested Collateral and Further Reading
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems
Index