Visser H.J. Antenna Theory and Applications

Chichester: John Wiley&Sons, 2012. — 282 p.This comprehensive text on antenna theory explains the origin of radiation and discusses antenna parameters in-depthThis book offers an in-depth coverage of fundamental antenna theory, and shows how to apply this in practice. The author discusses electromagnetic radiation and antenna characteristics such as impedance, radiation pattern, polarization, gain and efficiency. In addition, the book provides readers with the necessary tools for analyzing complex antennas and for designing new ones. Furthermore, a refresher chapter on vector algebra, including gradient, divergence and curl operation is included. Throughout the book ample examples of employing the derived theory are given and all chapters are concluded with problems, giving the reader the opportunity to test his/her acquired knowledge.
Covers the mathematical and physical background that is needed to understand electromagnetic radiation and antennas Discusses the origin of radiation and provides and in-depth explanation of antenna parameters Explores all the necessary steps in antenna analysis allowing the reader.Antenna system-level performance parameters
Vector analysis
Radiated fields
Dipose antennas
Loop antennas
Aperture antennas.