Course contents: Introduction. Radiation mechanism, pattern and regions. Isotropic antenna. Radiation intensity. Directivity and calculation methods. Gain and efficiency factor. Antenna as a circuit element and aperture. Friis transmission equation. Application in radar. Antenna temperature. Linear antennas. Infinitesimal dipole or Hertz dipole. Analysis of linear random length dipole antenna. Half wavelength dipole: radiation pattern, directivity, gain. Active height. Antennas over perfect ground. General analysis of antenna radiation field – applications. Arrays: introduction, linear arrays, uniform linear arrays.

Assessment: Written exams at the end of the semester. Lab assignments every week (or every second week) contributing to the final grade with a percentage ranging between 20% and 35%. It is possible that home assignments will be given and/or intermediate written exams will take place, while each of the above will contribute to the final grade with a percentage ranging between 10% and 20%.