Università Roma Tre

Electromagnetic theory of wave propagation in guiding structures - Maxwell equations in transverse form. TE, TM, and TEM waves. Wave impedances. Boundary conditions. Eigenvalues, Eigenfunctions and propagation modes. Longitudinal dependence of propagation modes. Phase, group, and energy velocities. Attenuation of waves in propagation.
Transmission lines and waveguides - Rectangular waveguide. Circular waveguide. Guiding structures with two or more boundaries. Coaxial line. Surface waves on a grounded slab. Parallel plate line with two dielectrics. Stripline. Microstrip. Transmission lines and propagation modes.
Microwave network analysis: general theory and some applications - The concept of network. Impedance, admittance, and scattering matrix representations. Generalized scattering matrix. Matrix representations for reciprocal and lossless networks. One-port circuits. Series and parallel circuits, with and without losses. Cavity resonators: resonance frequencies and quality factors.

David M. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, 3rd edition, Wiley.
Constantine Balanis, “Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics”, 2nd Edition, Wiley.
Robert E. Collin, "Foundations for Microwave Engineering", 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company.