1. Antenna Theory CONSTANTINE A. BALANIS Arizona State University
Balanis was born in Greece.
His Ph.D. is from Ohio State University, Columbus, in 1969.
In 1983 he joined Arizona State University.
He is a Fellow of IEEE.
Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation ( )
IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing ( ).

2. Outlines - Antenna I CH01: Antennas
Introduction
Types of Antennas
Radiation Mechanism
Current Distribution on a Thin Wire Antenna
Historical Advancement
CH02: Fundamental Parameters of Antennas
Radiation Pattern
Radiation Power Density
Radiation Intensity
Beam width
Directivity
Numerical Techniques
Antenna Efficiency
Gain
Beam Efficiency
Bandwidth
Polarization
Input Impedance
Antenna Radiation Efficiency
Antenna Vector Effective Length and Equivalent Areas
Maximum Directivity and Maximum Effective Area
Friis Transmission Equation and Radar Range Equation
Antenna Temperature
CH03: Radiation Integrals and Auxiliary Potential Functions
Introduction
The Vector Potential A for an Electric Current Source J
The Vector Potential F for a Magnetic Current Source M
Electric and Magnetic Fields for Electric (J) and Magnetic (M) Current Sources
Solution of the Inhomogeneous Vector Potential Wave Equation
Far-Field Radiation
Duality Theorem
Reciprocity and Reaction Theorems

3. Outlines - Antenna I CH05: Loop Antennas CH04: Linear Wire Antennas
Introduction
Infinitesimal Dipole
Small Dipole
Region Separation
Finite Length Dipole
Half-Wavelength Dipole
Linear Elements Near or on Infinite Perfect Conductors
Ground Effects
CH05: Loop Antennas
Introduction
Small Circular Loop
Circular Loop of Constant Current
Circular Loop with Non uniform Current
Ground and Earth Curvature Effects for Circular Loops
Polygonal Loop Antennas
Ferrite Loop
Mobile Communication Systems Applications
CH06: Arrays: Linear, Planar, and Circular
Two-Element Array
N-Element Linear Array: Uniform Amplitude and Spacing
N-Element Linear Array: Directivity Design Procedure
N-Element Linear Array: Three-Dimensional Characteristics
Rectangular-to-Polar Graphical Solution
N-Element Linear Array: Uniform Spacing, Non uniform Amplitude
Super directivity
Planar Array Circular Array
Design Considerations

4. Outlines - Antenna II CH07: Antenna Synthesis and Continuous Sources
Introduction
Continuous Sources
Schelkunoff Polynomial Method
Fourier Transform Method
Woodward-Lawson Method
Taylor Line-Source (Tschebyscheff-Error)
Taylor Line-Source (One-Parameter)
Triangular, Cosine, and Cosine-Squared Amplitude Distributions
Line-Source Phase Distributions
Continuous Aperture Sources
CH08: Integral Equations, Moment Method, and Self and Mutual Impedances
Introduction
Integral Equation Method
Finite Diameter Wires
Moment Method Solution
Self-Impedance
Mutual Impedance Between Linear Elements
Mutual Coupling in Arrays

5. Outlines - Antenna II CH09: Broadband Dipoles and Matching
Introduction
Biconical Antenna
Triangular Sheet, Bow-Tie, and Wire Simulation
Cylindrical Dipole
Folded Dipole
Discone and Conical Skirt Monopole
Matching Techniques
CH10: Traveling Wave and Broadband Antennas
Introduction
Traveling Wave Antennas
Broadband Antennas
CH11: Frequency Independent Antennas, Miniaturization, and Fractals
Introduction
Theory
Equiangular Spiral Antennas
Log-Periodic Antennas
Fundamental Limits of Electrically Small Antennas
Fractal Antennas

6. Outlines - Antenna II CH12: Aperture Antennas CH13: Horn Antennas
Introduction
Field Equivalence Principle: Huygens’ Principle
Radiation Equations
Directivity
Rectangular Apertures
Circular Apertures
Design Considerations
Babinet’s Principle
Fourier Transforms in Aperture Antenna Theory
Ground Plane Edge Effects: The Geometrical Theory of Diffraction
CH13: Horn Antennas
Introduction
E-Plane Sectoral Horn
H-Plane Sectoral Horn
Pyramidal Horn
Conical Horn
Corrugated Horn
Aperture-Matched Horns
Multimode Horns
Dielectric-Loaded Horns
Phase Center
CH14: Microstrip Antennas
Introduction
Rectangular Patch
Circular Patch
Quality Factor, Bandwidth, and Efficiency
Input Impedance
Coupling
Circular Polarization
Arrays and Feed Networks

7. Outlines - Antenna II CH15: Reflector Antennas Introduction
Plane Reflector
Corner Reflector
Parabolic Reflector
Spherical Reflector
CH16: Smart Antennas
Introduction
Smart-Antenna Analogy
Cellular Radio Systems Evolution
Signal Propagation
Smart Antennas’ Benefits
Smart Antennas’ Drawbacks
Antenna
Antenna Beam-forming
Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs)
Smart-Antenna System Design, Simulation, and Results
Beam-forming, Diversity Combining, Rayleigh-Fading, and
Trellis-Coded Modulation
Other Geometries
CH17: Antenna Measurements
Introduction
Antenna Ranges
Radiation Patterns
Gain Measurements
Directivity Measurements
Radiation Efficiency
Impedance Measurements
Current Measurements
Polarization Measurements
Scale Model Measurements