Course Overview: This module provides an introduction to matching networks, which are used to maximize power transfer from a feed line to a load. In this context, we will also introduce the Smith chart, which is a graphical tool used to ease design and analysis of electromagnetic systems. We will go through the design of
Course Overview: This course introduces the basic principles behind electromagnetic wave propagation. We will begin with a discussion of the most fundamental laws of electromagnetism – Maxwell’s equations. We will then use Maxwell’s equations to derive the wave equations for the electric and magnetic fields, and then solve those wave equations to find the actual
Course Overview: This course provides an introduction to the theory of transmission lines. Characteristic impedance is defined and used to derive equations for signal reflection and transmission at an impedance discontinuity. Discussion also covers matching networks, input impedance and S-parameters. This course was developed by Kathryn Leigh Smith, Asst. Prof. in the Department of Electrical
Course Overview: This course takes an in-depth look at electromagnetic plane waves. Highlights include the Poynting theorem, Snell’s Law and polarization characteristics, as well as power density of electromagnetic waves, propagation in a lossy medium, and reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves at dissimilar dielectric boundaries. This course was developed by Kathryn Leigh Smith, Asst.
Course Overview: This course introduces the theory of static magnetic, or magnetostatic, fields. Discussion topics include Biot-Savart’s Law, Ampere’s Law and magnetic potential, which help you to calculate magnetic fields resulting from various current distributions. This course was created for Ansys Innovation Courses by Kathryn Leigh Smith, Assistant Professor, UNC-Charlotte in partnership with Ansys. Learning
Course Overview: This course introduces the fundamental properties of electrostatic fields. It defines the concepts of electric field, electric charge and the relationship between them. It also discusses forces between proximate charges, work done by electric fields, field energy storage and electric potential, or voltage. This course was developed by Kathryn Leigh Smith, Asst. Prof.
Course Overview: This course provides an introduction to vector algebra and to the three most common coordinate systems. The four basic functions of vector algebra — addition, subtraction, dot products and cross products — are discussed both graphically and symbolically in each of the three coordinate systems, and the equations for coordinate system transformations are