{"title":"Constantine A. Balanis","description":"\u003cp\u003eConstantine A. Balanis is renowned for his authoritative works on electromagnetics and antenna theory, offering clear explanations rooted in engineering principles. His books provide a comprehensive exploration of complex concepts, making them essential reading for students and professionals in engineering and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect rigorous yet accessible texts that blend theoretical foundations with practical applications, ideal for deepening understanding in areas such as wave propagation, antenna design, and advanced electromagnetic analysis. Balanis' contributions are invaluable for those seeking to master the technical challenges within science and engineering disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"balanis-advanced-engineering-electromagnetics-by-constantine-a-balanis-9781394180011","title":"Balanis' Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBalanis' Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe latest edition of the foundational guide to advanced electromagnetics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBalanis' Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics\u003c\/em\u003e, now in its third edition, has been a global best-seller for over 30 years. This edition covers the advanced knowledge engineers involved in electromagnetics need to know, especially as the topic relates to the fast-moving, continuously evolving, and rapidly expanding field of wireless communications. The immense interest in wireless communications and the expected increase in wireless communications systems projects—such as antennas, microwaves, and wireless communications—indicates a growing demand for engineers specialising in this field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights of the 3rd Edition include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA new chapter on Artificial Impedance Surfaces (AIS) featuring current and advanced EM technologies, including the exciting topic of metasurfaces for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eControl and broadband RCS reduction using checkerboard designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptimisation of antenna fundamental parameters, such as input impedance, directivity, realised gain, and amplitude radiation pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLeaky-wave antennas using 1-D and 2-D polarisation diverse-holographic high impedance metasurfaces for antenna radiation control and optimisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssociated MATLAB programmes for the design of checkerboard metasurfaces for RCS reduction, metasurface printed antennas, and holographic LWAs for radiation control and optimisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, there are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdditional examples, numerous end-of-chapter problems, and PPT notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFifty-three MATLAB computer programmes for computations, graphical visualisations, and animations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNearly 4,500 multicolour PowerPoint slides are available for self-study or lecture use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854013255916,"sku":"9781394180011","price":304.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10339753482684.jpg?v=1759231687"},{"product_id":"antenna-theory-by-constantine-a-balanis-9781118642061","title":"Antenna Theory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated with colour and grey scale illustrations, a companion website housing supplementary material, and new sections covering recent developments in antenna analysis and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book introduces the fundamental principles of antenna theory and explains how to apply them to the analysis, design, and measurements of antennas. Due to the variety of methods of analysis and design, and the different antenna structures available, the applications covered in this book relate to some of the most basic and practical antenna configurations. Among these antenna configurations are linear dipoles; loops; arrays; broadband antennas; aperture antennas; horns; microstrip antennas; and reflector antennas. The text contains sufficient mathematical detail to enable undergraduate and beginning graduate students in electrical engineering and physics to follow the flow of analysis and design. Readers should have a basic knowledge of undergraduate electromagnetic theory, including Maxwell’s equations and the wave equation, introductory physics, and differential and integral calculus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresents new sections on flexible and conformal bowtie, Vivaldi antenna, antenna miniaturisation, antennas for mobile communications, dielectric resonator antennas, and scale modeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides colour and grey scale figures and illustrations to better depict antenna radiation characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to a companion website housing MATLAB programs, Java-based applets and animations, Power Point notes, Java-based interactive questionnaires and a solutions manual for instructors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntroduces over 100 additional end-of-chapter problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntenna Theory: Analysis and Design, Fourth Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to meet the needs of senior undergraduate and beginning graduate level students in electrical engineering and physics, as well as practising engineers and antenna designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstantine A. 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