Transmission Lines
Equivalent Circuits, Electromagnetic Theory, and Photons

A rigorous and straightforward treatment of analog, digital and optical transmission lines, which avoids using complex mathematics.

Richard Collier (Author)

9781107026001, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 14 March 2013

330 pages, 195 b/w illus.
25.3 x 17.8 x 1.9 cm, 0.8 kg

'… presents the theory from three perspectives: equivalent circuit model, electromagnetics, and photons … The end-of-chapter bibliographies are nicely categorized by subject to allow an easier review … Recommended.' B. Kordi, Choice

This rigorous treatment of transmission lines presents all the essential concepts in a clear and straightforward manner. Key principles are demonstrated by numerous practical worked examples and illustrations, and complex mathematics is avoided throughout. Early chapters cover pulse propagation, sinusoidal waves and coupled lines, all set within the context of a simple lossless equivalent circuit. Later chapters then develop this basic model by demonstrating the derivation of circuit parameters, and the use of Maxwell's equations to extend this theory to major transmission lines. Finally, a discussion of photonic concepts and properties provides valuable insights into the fundamental physics underpinning transmission lines. Covering DC to optical frequencies, this accessible text is an invaluable resource for students, researchers and professionals in electrical, RF and microwave engineering.

1. Pulses on transmission lines
2. Sine waves and networks
3. Coupled transmission lines and circuits
4. Transmission lines and electromagnetism
5. Guided electromagnetic waves
6. Attenuation in transmission lines
7. Transmission lines and photons
8. Further discussion of photons and other topics.

Subject Areas: Applied optics [TTB], Electronics engineering [TJF], Electrical engineering [THR], Applied physics [PHV]