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Learn the fundamentals of antenna theory through hands-on simulation with AN-SOF. Explore key concepts like radiation, gain, efficiency, and impedance, reinforced through visual and numerical experiments. Access all chapters of Learning Antennas Through Simulation: A Hands-On Guide with AN-SOF.

Explore the foundational antenna models that simplify complex behavior into idealized forms. This chapter introduces core radiation concepts using isotropic sources, dipoles, and monopoles, laying the groundwork for understanding real-world antennas.
1.0 Table of Contents
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1.1 Maxwell’s Equations and Electromagnetic Radiation
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1.2 The Isotropic Radiator
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1.3 Arrays of Point Sources
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1.4 The Hertzian Dipole
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1.5 The Short Dipole – FREE SAMPLE
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1.6 The Half-Wave Dipole
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1.7 Thin Dipoles of Arbitrary Length
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1.8 Ground Plane and Image Theory
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1.9 The Hertzian Monopole
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1.10 Quarter-Wave and General Monopoles
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Learn how to quantify antenna performance using standard metrics such as gain, efficiency, impedance, and radiation patterns. These concepts are essential for comparing antennas and understanding their behavior in transmitting and receiving modes.
2.1 Radiation Pattern Fundamentals
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2.2 Field Strength and Intensity Plots
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2.3 Total Radiated Power
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2.4 Radiation Resistance
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2.5 Antenna Effective Length
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2.6 Loss Resistance Modeling
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2.7 Radiation Efficiency
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2.8 Directivity and Gain
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2.9 Beamwidth and Sidelobes
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2.10 Feedpoint Impedance and Bandwidth
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2.11 Receiving Mode Operation
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2.12 Equivalent Circuits for TX/RX
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2.13 The Reciprocity Principle
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2.14 Effective Aperture and Gain
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2.15 The Friis Transmission Equation
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Dive into the theory and analysis of cylindrical antennas, including dipoles and monopoles. This section covers input impedance, integral equations, and practical modeling techniques used for thin-wire linear structures.
3.1 Cylindrical Wire Antennas
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3.2 Feedpoint Resistance and Reactance
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3.3 Calculating Input Impedance
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3.4 Induced EMF Method
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3.5 HallΓ©n’s Integral Equation
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3.6 Pocklington’s Integral Equation
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3.7 Equivalent Radius for Non-Circular Wires
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3.8 Impedance of Short Dipoles and Monopoles
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3.9 Top-Loading for Short Monopoles
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3.10 Mutual Impedance Between Wires
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Discover a variety of real-world antenna designs, from loops and helices to arrays and reflectors. Each type is explored through simulation-driven analysis to reveal its unique advantages and applications.
4.1 Loop Antennas
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4.2 Helical Antennas
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4.3 Yagi-Uda Arrays
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4.4 Log-Periodic Arrays
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4.5 Horn Antennas
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4.6 Parabolic Reflectors
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4.7 Fractal Antennas
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4.8 Microstrip Patch Antennas
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Understand the numerical techniques used to analyze and design antennas. Topics include the Method of Moments, integral and differential equation approaches, and hybrid methods, critical knowledge for mastering antenna simulation.
5.1 Introduction to Antenna Simulation
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5.2 Differential Equation Methods
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5.3 Integral Equation Methods
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5.4 Hybrid Numerical Techniques
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5.5 Method of Moments (MoM)
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