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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Electromagnetic Wave Spread and Scattering EOS610 Elective Doctorate degree 1 Spring 8

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Elif KAÇAR
Prof. Dr. Ersin KAYAHAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Erhan AKMAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Belgin GENÇ ÖZTOPRAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explain electromagnetic waves.
2) Make scatter analysis from uneven surfaces and random scatterers.
3) Explain electromagnetic wave propagation by analytical approximate and / or numerical methods.
4) Carry out analysis of scattering problems.
5) Explain reflection, refraction and scattering from canonical objects.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Learning Outcomes
1 No relation High High High Middle Low High Middle Middle High High High
2 Middle High High High High High High High Middle Middle Middle High
3 High High High High High High Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle High
4 Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle High Middle Middle Middle High
5 Middle High Middle Middle High High Low High Middle Low High High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Photonics, Optical Materials, Optical Design, Electro-Optical Materials and Systems, Geometric Optics, Waveguide Optics, Sensors and Applications, Advanced Robotics and Automation Systems, Image Processing, Satellite Communication Systems, Nano-Biophotonic, Engineering Mathematics, Advanced Laser Applications, Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory

Course Contents

Plasma, conductive, electromagnetic waves in uniaxial media. Electromagnetic waves in dispersive media. Plane wave propagation in uniaxial media. Propagation and guidance of time harmonic waves. Electromagnetic sources in non-empty space. Applications of the equivalence principle, geometric optical limit, paraxial limit. Reflection, refraction and scattering from canonical objects. Scattering from uneven surfaces and random scatterers. Physics optics and geometric optics approximation. Radar cross section reduction methods. Theorems related to electromagnetic wave analysis in a moving media.

Weekly Schedule

1) Plasma, conductive material
2) Electromagnetic waves in uniaxial media
3) Electromagnetic waves in dispersive media
4) Plane wave propagation in uniaxial media
5) Propagation and guidance of time harmonic waves
6) Electromagnetic sources in non-empty space
7) Applications of equivalence principle, geometric optical limit, paraxial limit
8) Midterm
9) Reflection, refraction, and scattering from canonical objects
10) Scattering from uneven surfaces and random scatterers
11) Physics optics and geometric optics approach
12) Physics optics and geometric optics approach
13) Radar cross section reduction methods
14) Radar cross section reduction methods
15) Theorems related to electromagnetic wave analysis in moving medium
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

60%

Quiz

1

40%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required