This e-book deals an in-depth insurance of basic antenna conception, and indicates the best way to practice this in perform. the writer discusses electromagnetic radiation and antenna features equivalent to impedance, radiation development, polarization, achieve and potency. furthermore, the publication offers readers with the required instruments for interpreting complicated antennas and for designing new ones. moreover, a refresher bankruptcy on vector algebra, together with gradient, divergence and curl operation is integrated. in the course of the e-book plentiful examples of making use of the derived conception are given and all chapters are concluded with difficulties, giving the reader the chance to check his/her received knowledge.

Key Features:

• Covers the mathematical and actual heritage that's had to comprehend electromagnetic radiation and antennas
• Discusses the foundation of radiation and gives an in-depth clarification of antenna parameters
• Explores all of the priceless steps in antenna research permitting the reader to appreciate and research new antenna structures
• Contains a bankruptcy on vector algebra, that's usually a stumbling block for newcomers during this field
• Includes examples and a listing of difficulties on the finish of every chapter
• Accompanied by means of an internet site containing strategies to the issues (for teachers) and CST modeling records (www.wiley.com/go/visser_antennas

This e-book will function a useful reference for complex (last yr Bsc, Msc) scholars in antenna and RF engineering, instant communications, electric engineering, radio engineers and different execs desiring a reference on antenna conception. it's going to even be of curiosity to advanced/senior radio engineers, designers and developers.