Advanced Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Methods 1st Edition

Providing a solid foundation in various methods employed in analyzing sophisticated problems of electromagnetic wave propagation, this textbook covers essential techniques for obtaining closed-form solutions or asymptotic solutions, addressing the requirements of both instructors and students in electromagnetic theory. It encompasses diverse advanced mathematical strategies used in examining the electromagnetic fields in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical geometries. The extensive coverage of special functions mathematics, including Bessel, Hankel, Airy, Legendre, Error functions, and related Appendices, delivers detailed explanations of auxiliary potentials, Hertz’s vectors, Debye potentials, alongside the use of Green functions, the Watson transformation, and the method of steepest descent for solving electromagnetic problems. The book serves as a valuable resource for developing the necessary skills in obtaining closed and asymptotic solutions, which are often unobtainable using computer codes for Maxwell’s equations. Aimed at graduate courses in electromagnetic theory for electrical engineering students, it is also suitable for physics students and professionals seeking comprehensive treatment of radiation and propagation problems, advanced mathematical methods, and guidance on formulating closed-form or asymptotic solutions.