This course is given for the E, F, Pi programs, and the master program in Photonics. The course focuses on the basic theories for waveguiding structures and on the analysis of optical and microwave devices with the finite element method (FEM). The software package COMSOL, which is available for the students at LTH, is used throughout the course to analyze complicated structures. Since Maxlab IV and ESS are to be built in Lund a part of the course aims at explaining the basic principles for particle accelerators. There is also a study visit at Maxlab where we are guided through the facility and are informed about the new Maxlab IV.

The examination of the course is by hand-in problems during the course and by a minor project at the end of the course. There is one laboratory session and this is devoted for the network analyzer. The network analyzer is an important instrument for measurements at high frequencies and is invaluable for microwave engineers and experimental physicists. 

The literature is the book Microwave theory by Anders Karlsson and Gerhard Kristensson. This book has been translated from Swedish to English this year. A number of new sections has been added to the book and also a number of examples based on COMSOL. The book can be bought after October 19 at the kursexpedition, which is located on the third floor in the E-building (the stairs to the north in the high building).

 This page will contain all information and material that is handed out during the course. Please contact Anders Karlsson (anders.karlssonATeit.lth.se) if you have questions.