FREQUENCY DOMAIN TECHNIQUES FOR ANTENNA ANALYSIS: from in-house to commercial EM solvers
October 5-9, 2026 - Florence, Italy
Course Topics
Introduction to Frequency Domain Techniques – A. Freni (UNIFI)
An overview of frequency domain methods. Mathematical aspects common to any frequency domain method. Review of the basics of linear system solvers
Introduction to the Method of Moments – Z. Sipus (UNIZAG)
Construction of Moment Method programs. Examples of the development of Moment Method codes (thin wire antennas, slot antennas). Scattering from metallic objects. Body of Revolution problems. Analysis of lenses and focalizing structures.
Mixed Potential formulations of some integral equations in Electromagnetics – J. Mosig (EPFL)
Integral equations for electrostatics problems in free space. Mixed potentials for electrodynamics (full-wave) problems: vector and scalar potential. The Mixed Potential Integral Equation (MPIE) and its associated Green's functions. Method of Moments (MoM) implementations of the MPIE. Multilayered media: The spectral domain. Associated Green's functions as Sommerfeld integrals.
Periodic structures – A. Skrivervik (EPFL)
Definition of a periodic structure and examples of applications, eg., arrays, frequency-selective surfaces, and metamaterials. Periodic Green's functions in space and spectral domains. Grating lobes and blind spots. Convergence issues.
Periodic MoM – A. Ericsson (Ticra)
Theory behind the PMoM in QUPES. Implementations in the spatial and spectral domains. Practical applications: Frequency-Selective Surfaces, Reflectarrays.
Domain decomposition method – A. Di Maria (Synopsys)
Understanding how FEM is implemented in HFSS for obtaining reliable results. Domain Decomposition Method
Course schedule: 25 hours
Prerequisites: Basic electromagnetic theory, Basic antenna theory
Availability: 20 students
Student grant information: One grant is available (please see below)
Additional Info: The course gives 2 ECTS credits
Accommodation: Not included in the course fee.
Further Information: To receive further information you can e-mail to [email protected]
Course Registration
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Grant rules for the ESoA course
A maximum of one registration fee will be granted to students from non-profit institutions
Students who wish to apply for the grant should send, no later than 30th August 2026, to Prof. Angelo Freni ([email protected]):
- a motivation letter;
- curriculum vitae;
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Important deadlines
- 30th August 2026 grant request submission
- 2nd September 2026 grant acceptance notification
- 4th September 2026 course registration