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wave equation, and the radiation integral in the time domain (retarded vector potential) are presented prior the source free wave equations. This proved to be an inspiring way to introduce electromagnetic waves in that it first deals with the source of the wave and A s Dr. Cheng states in his preface, this book its generation. takes an axiomatic or deductive development. That is, starting with Haxwell's equations fundamental as Dr. Cheng has also a nice discussion of postulates, he identifies each with the appropriate electromagneticboundaryconditionsandinterfaces law. is This contrasted the to traditional or involving dielectric perfect and conductors. The inductive approach which starts with experimental laws and generalizes them to produce Maxwell's equations. concept of time harmonic fields, Maxwell's equation in time harmonic form, the and scalar vector and potentials in time harmonic form are also presented During the process of reviewing and evaluating this book, we used it on an experimental basis for here. 3 quarters in 3 different courses. Generally, the Chapter 8 starts with an excellent discussion of students were pleased with the book. The book is intended for an undergraduate sequence. We also tried plane waves in lossless media where he introduces the concepts o f wave length and propagation velocity. He it for a special purpose short course and for a basic transverse electromagnetic and waves graduate course for students having no undergraduate illustrates defines the propagation vector. Discussion is also waves experience. presented of polarization and plane wave in conductin media, both low-loss dielectrics and good conductors. The chapter titles are: Also covered are group velocity, Poynting vector, and plane incidence conducting wave on plane and 1. The Electromagnetic Model dielectric boundaries both normal and oblique. The 2. Vector Analysis concept of the reflection coefficient is introduced, 3 . Static Electric Field as is hell's Law. 4 . Solution of Electrostatic Problems 5 . Steady Electric Currents In Chapter 9, Dr. Cheng starts the discussion of 6. Static Magnetic Fields transmission lines witha parallel plate transmission 7. Time-Varying Fields and Maxwell's Equations 'line supporting a TEM wave. He then goes into the 8. Plane Electromagnetic Waves transmission equations the line using 9. Theory and Applications of Transmissions Lines general equivalent circuits differential of lengths. The 10. Waveguides and Cavity Resonators transmission parameters line of L and C are 11. Antennas and Radiating Systems introduced. He then covers all of the aspects of the transmission with line various types of Chapter 1 is a basic chapter introducing charges, finite terminations. He, once again, deals with reflection charge densities, currents, constants, and units. coefficient and SWR. The Smith Chart is introduced very nicely with adequate examples supplied of a In Chapter 2, Dr. Cheng's presentation of vector quarter wave transformer, single stub matching, and calculus provides a necessary and physical double stub matching, In general, the students found mathematical understanding. The examples illustrate necessary features of the Gradient, Divergence, Curl, his treatment of this quite readable. the Divergence theorem, Stokes' and theorem. It presents allo f the necessary tools in this chapter as In Chapter 10, where he covers wave guides and cavity resonators, he starts off with general wave opposed to introducing the mathematical concepts as behavior uniform along guiding structures. He needed in the electrostatics. Dr. Cheng's treatment discusses transverse electromagnetic waves, TM waves Helmholtz's aids the of theoremgreatly in and TE waves, treats the parallel plate wave guide, presentation of static potentials. deals the with attenuation then into and goes rectangular wave guides. A discussion on dielectric The axiomatic approach clearly comes forth in wave guides is also presented. subsequent chapters. Dr. Cheng postulates these in Chapter 3 as Maxwell's equations for the static case. In Chapter 11, he returns to what he started in then is It a straight step forward into electrostatics. A detailed presentation of the static Chapter 7 and produces the solution to the phasor retarded potentials.discusses elemental He the caseisgiveninthischapterwithfiguresand examples which illustrate the theory just presented. electric dipole, the elemental magnetic dipole, and and showing then goes into defining antenna parameters Chapter 4 presents the solution of Laplace's and basic antenna patterns. He defines the concepts of directivity and power gain. He then goes on to cover Poisson'sequations.Thedetailpresentedinthe longer linear antennas showing the equations and the chapter aides in the discussion of parallel plate power patterns thereof. Dr. Cheng also has a section transmission lines waveguides subsequent and in chapters. The text solves both equations in the threeon antenna arrays, two element, and general uniform standardcoordinatesystems,thus,introducingthe linear arrays, where he introduces the concept of the student early to Bessel and Legendre functions. normalized array factor. He discusses antennas as receivers (dealing the with circuit aspects), Chapter 5 thendiscussesthestaticelectric effective area, impedance, and directional patterns. current. The relationship of field theory to circuit He discusses other antenna types briefly, namely, theory is presented which should help the EE student travelling antennas, wave Yagi-Uda antennas and relate EM theory something to already familiar. broadband antennas, namely, the equi-angular spiral Chapter 6 then uses concepts developed to discuss the and the planar log periodic antenna. He has a section magnetic field. on aperture antennas, horns, lenses, and reflectors. FIELD AND WAVE ELECTROMAGNETICS, by David K. Cheng, Addison-Wesley, Reading, M A , 1983, xvi+576 pages, $39.95, ISBN 0-201-01239-1 Chapter 7 introduces Faraday's Law of induction and, motivated by examples, generalizes it to form a applicableto a moving circuit in a time-varying magnetic field. Maxwell's complete equations are then presented by introducing displacement current into Ampere'slaw.Vectorpotential,thenonhomogeneous
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book make it easy to read and manage, showing the The EMP note series actively solicits contributed attention to detail given in its layout. The artistic papers in this area for publication. For such contridetail given in the figures helps point out the butions, contact Dr. Baum. concepts quickly. questions The review (word questions given in each chapter before each problem section) highlight important concepts. The problem THESIS ABSTRACTS sections are excellent; we used several as examples for exams. Reviewed by: GENERALIZED TRANSMISSION LINE MODEL OF MICROSTRIP PATCH ANTENNAS AND SOME APPLICATIONS

The transmission line model for the microstrip patch antenna, reported Derneryd, by has been generalized. The Generalized Transmission Line Model (GTLM) takes care of mutual coupling between the radiating edges, feed reactance and the effect of the substrate parameters on wall admittances and surface wave conductances. Wall admittances and surface wave conductanceshavebeenderivedforcircularand EMP NOTE SERIES rectangular patches, using the integral transformation technique. GTLM has been applied to the analyses of The following EMP-related notes have been pubannular ring, annular section, circular sector and lished and distributed recently: rectangularmicrostrippatchantennas.Theoretical results for input impedance and radiating patterns compare very well with the experiment. It has been IN 449 "EMP Hardening Topology Expert System (Hard observed that annular rings with different mean radii A. Messier,JAYCOR,Santa Top),"Michael can be designed to have the same resonant frequency Barbara, CA 93105, June 1985. for TM12-mode. the This behavior leads the to feasibility of a concentric ring array. A concentric Response Infinite of IN 452 "Transientan ring Cylindrical Antenna in a Dissipative Medium," array has been designed, fabricated, and tested. Good agreement between the theory and the experiment KennethC.Chen,ElectromagneticAnalysis has been found. Division, National Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM 87185, October 1985. The proposed model (GTIM) can be applied to the microstrip patches where the separation of variables IN 453 "Transient Response of an Infinite Wire in a is possible for the wave equation when expressed in a Dissipative Medium," Kenneth Chen, C. coordinate system matches the that with patch Electromagnetic Analysis Division, Sandia geometry.Thescope of GTLM toantennaarrays, National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM patches with slots and pins, nonseparable geometries 87185, October 1985. and circularly polarized antennas are discussed. Distributed for Switch Launching SSN 289 "The Spherical Waves," Carl E. Baum, Air Force Weapons Laboratory, and D.V. Giri, Pro-Tech, 125UniversityAve.,Berkeley,CA94710, August 1985. Ph.D. Dissertation of: Measurement Via SSN 290 "Surface-Current-Density Apertures," Y.-G. Chen, S. Lloyd, and R. Arun Kumar Bhattacharyya Crumley, Maxwell Laboratories, Inc., San Centre for Research and Training in Diego, CA; Carl E. Baum, Air Force Weapons Radar and Communication Laboratory; D.V. and Giri, Pro-Tech, 125 Indian Institute of Technology University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, October 1985. current address: Andy Terzuoli and Ed Urbanik Electrical Engineering Department Air Force Institute of Technology Dayton, Ohio 45433 Department of Electrical Engineering Copies of these notes may be obtained directly University of Manitoba from the author, from the Defense Documentation CenWinnipeg, Manitoba ter, Cameron Station, Alexandria, Virginia 22134, or CANADA, R3T 2N2 from the note series editor, Dr. Carl Baum, Air Force (Supervisor: Ramesh Gong) WeaponsLaboratory(EL),KirtlandAFB, NM 871176008. Non-US citizens desiring the most recently published notes should request copies directly from the Degree recipients or their committee chairmen are authors or through their embassies. requested to send abstracts research of interest to of AP-S members to Dr. Asoke Battacharyya at Concordia K. In addition, these notes are available at many University,LoyolaCampus,7141SherbrookeStreet universities and companies doing research inEMF and West, Montreal, Quebec H4B 1R6, Canada(telephone electromagnetic theory. 514-848-3067) for publication in the newsletter.

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