The course provides the basic concepts of electromagnetics, mainly through the study of distributed parameter circuits. To introduce the concept of propagation modes, multiconductor transmission lines are introduced.

' Transmission lines: Line equations and their solutions. Smith chart. Impedance matching. Scattering matrix. Lossy lines. Transients.
' Multiconductor transmission lines: Propagation modes, modal lines, circuit analysis
' Maxwell equations: electromagnetic parameters of materials

Measurement of scattering parameters of microwave components by a network analyzer.
Slotted line impedance measurement.

R. Orta, 'Teoria delle linee di trasmissione', dispense
L. Matekovitz, P. Pirinoli, G. Perrone, D. Trinchero, 'Campi Elettromagnetici. Linee di trasmissione e guide d'onda. Esercizi svolti', Esculapio, Bologna, 2002.

Written examinations with an optional oral part