Course - Electromagnetic and Acoustic Waves - TFE4130
TFE4130 - Electromagnetic and Acoustic Waves
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | G |
Course content
Mathematical treatment of electromagnetic and acoustic waves. Telegraph equations. Characteristic impedance. Reflection and transmission coefficients. Waves with harmonic variation. Dispersion, phase and group velocity. Electromagnetic and acoustic waves in free space. Planar, cylindrical and spherical waves. Field equations in waveguides. TEM, TE and TM waves. Antennas.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate has - good knowledge of Maxwell's equations - good knowledge of wave propagation in transmission and waveguides - good understanding of time-varying scales and vector fields, as well as a basic understanding of linear wave propagation - general knowledge of the physics of radiation - good knowledge of basic equations for acoustic wave propagation Skills: The candidate can - apply Maxwell's equations to many relevant geometries and materials - combine previously acquired knowledge and skills in mathematics and physics with new theory to solve practical issues within wave propagation - derive and apply basic equations for acoustic wave propagation - describe fields from basic antenna structures - use data tools (Matlab) for visualization of waves and vector fields in free space and waveguides. General knowledge: The candidate can - work individually to solve problems (e.g. tutorials) - use the mathematical tools developed in the course on other types of fields and waves in engineering and physics courses
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises. 12 calculation exercises are given. Students must have a minimum of 8 passes to be allowed to sit for the exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination in August, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Mathematical treatment of electrostatics, magnetostatics and electrodynamics.
Course materials
Given at semester start. Lecture notes.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIE4015 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Electronics
- Telecommunication
- Applied Electrical Engineering
- Electrooptics/Biooptics
- Electron and Ion Physics
- Applied Optics
- Electrical Power Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Solid State Physics
- Physical Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Electronic Systems
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD School exam 100/100 G 2025-05-22 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 lyseblå sone Sluppenvegen 14 88 - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 G INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"