Course Information
Contents:
The course contains three parts:
Transmission line theory: This part is an extension of the theory given in the basic courses in the electromagnetic theory (EF for F and Pi and EF for E and EF fk for E). There is a slight overlap with the course in radio electronics. This part also includes a laboratory practical where the students are working with the network analyzer.
Waveguide theory: The theory for wave propagation of electromagnetic fields in different types of waveguides and the theory for resonating cavities is covered. The finite element method is used for numerical simulations. Many of the applications will be towards the accelerators that are to be used at ESS and Max4. These accelerators rely on waveguides to transport power and on resonating cavities in order to accelerate the charged particles (electrons in Max4 and protons in ESS). There will be a visit to Maxlab and also a lecture by a scientist from ESS in the course.
Optical fibers: The theory for the single mode fiber is presented. The finite element method is used for numerical simulations.
Examination:
Hand in problems, a small project and an oral presentation of the project. For highest grade (5) an oral examination is required.
ESS and Max4
The research field of particle accelerators has during the last years grown strong in Lund since the two very large research plants Max4 and ESS will be built here. Microwave technique is extremely important for accelerators and it is vital that Lund university supplies these plants with engineers and physicists that know microwave theory and technique. For this reason the course in microwave theory focuses on applications that are relevant for particle accelerators. The aim is that the students that have passed the course will know enough microwave technique in order to begin a master thesis project or to become an employee or PhD student at ESS or Maxlab. During the course there will be a visit to Maxlab and an invited lecture by a researcher from ESS.