TEK9140 – Antennas and Radiowave Propagation

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The course covers antennas and radiowaves in the frequency range above about 100 MHz. The antenna part covers some basic theory and introduces different types such as wire, reflector, and microstrip antennas. The radiowave propagation part covers free space, reflection, transmission through materials, diffraction, effects by atmospheric gases, hydrometeor precipitation, and abnormal air mixture such as inversion layers, system dimensioning, and radio channel models. The course emphasizes topics that are important for actual radio systems such as mobile and broadband communication, sensor network, radio link, satellite link, and radar.

Learning outcome

After having completed the course, you will

  • have knowledge about basic antenna theory
  • know the most important characteristics of commonly used antenna types
  • have knowledge about radiowaves for use by wireless systems
  • can do basic system dimensioning calculations and estimate interference
  • know how to take varying terrain, buildings, and climate conditions into account
  • have knowledge about new research and be able to present it to others that have some basic knowledge in the field

Admission to the course

PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.

If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.

PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.

The course builds on knowledge from FYS1120 – Electromagnetism or similar.

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