Aims
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the following:
A1 Vector differential calculus
A2 Maxwell's equations, their application and context
A3 Electromagnetic boundary conditions
A4 Interaction between electromagnetic waves, materials and interfaces.
A5 Electromagnetic wave propagation in free space and materials.
A6 Data transmission lines
A7 Waveguides and optical fibres.
A8. Antennas for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves
Intellectual Skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to:
B1. Understand use of vector calculus to represent fields and waves
B2. Interactions between EM waves and matter and its application to communications (optical and wireless)
Subject Specific Skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will understand:
C1 Electromagnetic theory
C2 Electromagnetic and electrostatic fields
C3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
C4 Basic Coherent and non-coherent optics
C5 Electromagnetic propagation and antennas
Employability/Transferable/Key Skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to:
D1. Select and use appropriate interconnect for short and long distance communications.
Electromagnetism in industrial electronics: electromagnetic compatibility, the mobile phone and optical fibre communications
1. Vectors, Vector fields, and Vector calculus
2. Div, Grad, Curl,
3. Divergence theorem, Stokes theorem.
4. Maxwell's equations
5. Coulomb's law and Gauss' Law
6. Energy and momentum in electromagnetic fields
7. Electrostatic dipoles and dielectrics
8. Electromagnetic wave propagation in air, metal conductors, and dielectric materials.
9. Electromagnetic spectrum.
10.Frequency dependent properties of metal transmission lines.
11.Skin-depth and impedance.
12.Reflection and refraction of light.
13.Use of total internal reflection for data transmission in optical waveguides, and fibres.
14.Frequency dependent properties of optical waveguides.
15.Convergence of electronic and optical data transmission for semiconductor devices.
16.Introduction to planar lightwave circuits, and silicon photonic devices.
17.Radiation and antennas for wireless communications.
Assessment methods
Students will receive feedback in-class during lectures and laboratory sessions. Feedback will be given after the courseworks are marked.
Demonstrators will help and advise students, as well as grading their work.
Students may contact the teaching team via email for advice and academic support.
| Method | Hours | Percentage contribution |
|---|
| Introduction to Fibre Amplifiers | - | 5% |
| The first coursework for enhancing student understanding on general electromagnetism. | - | 5% |
| The second coursework for enhancing student understanding on general electromagnetism. | - | 5% |
| Exam | 2 hours | 85% |
Referral Method: By examination, with the original coursework mark being carried forward