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Multimedia modules for electromagnetics education
Author(s) -
Vidal Oriol de los Santos,
Iskander Magdy F.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-0542(1997)5:4<257::aid-cae5>3.0.co;2-c
Subject(s) - finite difference time domain method , electromagnetics , computer science , computational electromagnetics , software , computational science , visualization , domain (mathematical analysis) , computer engineering , multimedia , electronic engineering , electromagnetic field , engineering , artificial intelligence , programming language , mathematics , physics , mathematical analysis , quantum mechanics
Multimedia technology provides a valuable resource to enhance the teaching and learning experience. The ability to combine practical applications, visualization of complex mathematical and abstract subjects, virtual labs, and guided use of simulation software is among the advantages of technology‐based education. In this article we describe the main features of several multimedia tutorials for electromagnetics education developed by the Computer Applications in Engineering Education Center at the University of Utah. The electromagnetics CD‐ROM includes lessons on vectors and coordinate systems, electrostatics, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, dielectric materials, and transmission lines. Several virtual labs were developed and software packages on electrostatic, transient and steady‐state analysis of transmission lines, and two‐dimensional finite‐difference time‐domain (FDTD) simulation code are included. Tutorials can be used both as standalone tutors and as demonstrations to complement classroom lectures. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 5: 257–267, 1997