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Numerical Methods for Electromagnetic Modeling of Metamaterials and Metastructures (NMEM)

ABSTRACT

This course provides an introduction to numerical methods for the electromagnetic modeling of metamaterials and metastructures, with a focus on both theoretical foundations and practical implementation. Participants will explore key computational techniques applied to the analysis and design of engineered materials with tailored electromagnetic properties. The course covers the modeling of subwavelength structures, boundary conditions, and stability considerations. Through selected case studies, attendees will gain insight into applications such as wave manipulation, cloaking, and advanced antenna design. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the fundamental tools needed to simulate and interpret the electromagnetic response of complex metamaterial systems.

 

COURSE FORMAT

The Course is taught in GB ENGLISH and offered

  • On-site
  • On-line (synchronous and asynchronous)

with video recordings, hand-outs, etc. of the lectures available off-line (*).

 

COURSE CONTENT

  • Fundamentals of computational electromagnetics
  • Finite difference time domain (FDTD) method
  • Finite element method (FEM)
  • Modeling of periodic and subwavelength structures
  • Numerical analysis of metasurfaces and wave manipulation

 

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

The teaching activity includes theoretical lessons and SW exercises. The exam consists of a written test with multiple-choice questions on the topics of the course.

 

FURTHER READINGS

  1. M. N. O. Sadiku, “Numerical Techniques in Electromagnetics with MATLAB”. CRC Press, 2009.
  2. J.-M. Jin, “The Finite Element Method in Electromagnetics”. Wiley-IEEE Press, 2014.
  3. M. Bozzi, L. Perregrini, and K. Wu, “Modeling of Conductor, Dielectric, and Radiation Losses in Substrate Integrated Waveguide by the Boundary Integral-Resonant Mode Expansion Method,” IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 56, no. 12, pp. 3153-3161, Dec. 2008.

For further references please contact the Teacher(s).

(*) Each registered participant acknowledges that the material distributed in the frame of the courses, available for the duration of the current edition of the Postgraduate program, is protected by copyright and delivered for educational purposes and personal use only. The participant agrees and undertakes not to forward, publish, disclose, distribute, disseminate – in any form or manner – such a material without written consent of the author(s) of the material. Unless otherwise explicitly allowed by the speaker in written form, no recordings of the online lectures can be made.

Registration Information

UniTN Students:  Free
EXTERNAL Students:  216 Eu: First course
180 Eu: Every course from the second one

The fees include the course teaching, video recordings, hand-outs, etc. (*).

Registration Procedure for UniTN Students

Please contact the Student Support Office of your Department/Centre/School to include the course in your study plan.

Registration Procedure for EXTERNAL Students

Step 1: Register a "guest" type account (@guest.unitn.it)

  • Should you still not have a UniTN account, you have to register and log in with your SPID identity or CIE (electronic ID card). If you cannot use SPID or CIE, please create your own UniTN account.

Step 2: Enroll to a Single UniTN Course

  • Complete the online application through the dedicated webpage.
    In the application form (Section "Teaching Activities") put the following information:
    • Name of single class/teaching activity: Numerical Methods for Electromagnetic Modeling of Metamaterials and Metastructures (NMEM)
    • Code of single class/teaching activity: M220_34
    • Degree course to which the teaching activity is associated: [M220] Master in Multifunctional Metamaterials and Metastructures
  • Once received the outcome of the application (1-3 days), login into ESSE3 with your "guest" account user-name and password. Then, pay the bulletin you find in Administrative Office – Payments.

NOTES:

(*) Each registered participant acknowledges that the material distributed in the frame of the courses, available for the duration of the current edition of the Postgraduate program, is protected by copyright and delivered for educational purposes and personal use only. The participant agrees and undertakes not to forward, publish, disclose, distribute, disseminate – in any form or manner – such a material without written consent of the author(s) of the material. Unless otherwise explicitly allowed by the speaker in written form, no recordings of the online lectures can be made.