Antennas and Wave Propagation
Tutorials & Interactive Applets

Free tutorials on antennas to better understand their properties such as radiation patterns, propagation, and polarization. Explore dipole antennas, antenna arrays, and parabolic reflectors analytically and interactively using our custom applets.

Quick Jump: Antenna Basics Arrays & Apertures Parabolic Reflectors Wave Propagation

Antenna Basics & Properties

Introduction to Antennas: Learn the most important properties and different types of antennas.
Dipole Antennas: Examine radiation properties using an interactive applet.
Antenna Polarization: Explore how the orientation of the electric field dictates wave polarization.

Arrays & Aperture Antennas

Antenna Arrays: Discuss principles and properties interactively.
Aperture Antennas: Explore aperture properties using two interactive applets.

Parabolic Reflectors

How Parabolic Antennas Work?: A mathematical breakdown of dish antennas.
Parabolic Reflectors and Antennas: An interactive applet demonstrating why the parabolic shape is ideal for reflectors.
Find the Focus of Parabolic Dish Antennas: Calculate the focus position based on dish diameter and depth.

Wave Propagation & More Tools

Wave Propagation Tutorial: Explore how waves travel through space.
Math Problems with Solutions
Interactive Math Tools