Topics Covered

Definitions, antenna as antenna as an aperture : arrays of point sources : review of  dipoles, loop and thin linear antennas . Helical antenna, biconical and spheroidal  antennas . internal-equation methods, current distribution : Self and mutual impedances : arrays : design and synthesis. Reflector type antennas . Banbiner`s principle and complementary antennas . Application of reaction concept and vocational principles  in antennas and propagation. Frequency independent antennas . Scattering and diffraction . Selected topics in microwave antennas . Antenna measurements . Application of broadcasting ,microwave links, satellite communication and radio astronomy.