Antenna And Wave Propagation

About Antenna And Wave Propagation by A.K. Gautam

Antenna And Wave Propagation is a textbook by A.K. Gautam, published by Katsons, for students of electronics and electrical engineering. According to the publisher’s description, the book covers electromagnetic radiation, antenna terminology, antenna arrays, practical antennas and wave propagation. If you are searching for an Antenna And Wave Propagation book for your engineering course, this paperback is a handy option. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock, including the page count and edition.

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Topics covered in this Antenna And Wave Propagation book

• Electromagnetic radiation, the starting point for understanding how antennas work
• Antenna terminology, the vocabulary every student needs
• Antenna arrays, where several elements work together
• Practical antennas used in real communication systems
• Wave propagation, or how signals travel from one place to another

Why antennas and wave propagation matter

Every wireless link, from a radio broadcast to a mobile call, a satellite signal or a Wi-Fi network, depends on an antenna that sends or receives energy and on the path that the wave takes through space. Engineers who understand this subject can judge how far a signal will go, how strong it will be and how to shape it in the right direction. That is why Antenna And Wave Propagation is a standard subject in electronics and communication programmes.

Who should buy this book

• Electronics and electrical engineering students studying antennas for the first time
• Diploma and degree students who need a compact textbook
• Students revising before a viva or practical examination
• Self-learners interested in wireless communication
• Technical libraries and departmental collections

How to study Antenna And Wave Propagation

Start with the basics of electromagnetic radiation and make sure you are comfortable with the terms before moving to arrays. Antenna terminology such as radiation pattern, gain, directivity and bandwidth appears again and again, so build a short glossary and keep it beside you. Draw each radiation pattern by hand, since drawing helps you remember the shape and understand what it means. Work through numerical problems step by step, writing the formula, the given values and the units. When you meet an array, try changing the number of elements or the spacing on paper and note what happens to the pattern. For propagation, make a table comparing ground waves, sky waves and space waves and the frequency ranges where each is used.

Pair this textbook with your class notes and your university syllabus. Always check the official syllabus of your course to see which chapters you need.

Study habits that help

Revise a little every day rather than all at once before the exam. Solve past question papers within a time limit. Form a small study group to explain concepts to each other. Keep formulas on a single revision sheet and update it as you learn.

Edition details

Author: A.K. Gautam. Publisher: Katsons. Format: paperback, latest edition as listed. For the number of pages and other details of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar, about 3 days in the rest of Jammu & Kashmir and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India. Carts of 1000 rupees or more get free shipping, and prepaid orders get a discount with the coupon code PREPAID.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author? A.K. Gautam.

Who is the publisher? Katsons.

Which subjects does it cover? Electromagnetic radiation, antenna terminology, antenna arrays, practical antennas and wave propagation.

Who is it for? Electronics and electrical engineering students.

How quickly will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar, with delivery in about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

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