Educational graphical interfaces to learn about radiation and propagation of electromagnetic waves

Abstract : This paper presents an educational software tool based on three graphical Matlab interfaces. It allows the visualization of electromagnetic propagation phenomena and analysis of experiments at the undergraduate level. In each interface, mouse-driven menus allow the student to define the parameters associated with a study and to run real-time simulations on the computer. Experimental data can be integrated into the interface and compared with the modeling results. Examples are presented to illustrate the functionality of these interfaces.