34 Best Books on Antennas

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Antennas, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Antennas Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Antennas below.

1. Antenna and Wave Propagation

 
1."Antennas and Wave Propagation" by John Kraus and Ronald Marhefka
“Antennas and Wave Propagation” Book Review: This revised version follows the same structure and includes a wealth of updated content with practical and computer applications. To enhance understanding, the book includes numerous solved examples and practice questions. It features over 1200 illustrations and photographs of different types of antennas to clarify concepts. The fundamental objective of this book remains the same: comprehensive coverage of the fundamental concepts of various types of antennas. The emphasis on explaining concepts from the basics, along with its excellent academic features, makes this textbook ideal for both classroom instruction and self-study.

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2."Antennas and Wave Propagation" by P V Subbaiah
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3."Antennas and Wave Propagation" by RAJU
“Antennas and Wave Propagation” Book Review: This book focuses on antennas and wave propagation and covers the essential concepts, notations, representations, and principles in this field. The third edition of the widely acclaimed book, Computational Electrodynamics: The Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method, has been extensively revised and expanded to provide the most comprehensive and authoritative resource on this essential technique for solving Maxwell’s equations. The method helps experts design antennas, wireless devices, high-speed digital and microwave circuits, and integrated optical devices with exceptional efficiency. In the last few years, there have been significant advancements in FDTD computational technology, and the third edition presents the latest details with entirely new chapters on critical techniques, significant updates on key topics, and new discussions on emerging areas such as nanophotonics. To enhance the third edition, the authors have created a website with solutions to problems, downloadable illustrations and videos, and updates.

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4."Antenna and Wave Propagation" by Yadava R L
“Antenna and Wave Propagation” Book Review: This book is an ideal resource for students pursuing a BE/BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering and an MTech in Communication Engineering. It covers the properties of various types of antennas, including dipoles, loops, yagis, log-periodic, and microstrip antennas. The book also elucidates the phenomenon of wave propagation, the theory of operation, and design procedures. Furthermore, it provides information on the principles of radiation and methods of excitation, as well as explaining antenna measurements and different measurement methods. The book includes solved examples and exercise problems to clarify concepts, and each chapter has objective-type questions. The appendices contain information, expressions, and design data.

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5."Antenna and Wave Propagation Semester" by Bakshi U A
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6."Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design" by Constantine A Balanis
“Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design” Book Review: This book is designed for undergraduate and entry-level graduate students in Electrical Engineering and Physics, providing an introduction to the fundamental principles of antenna theory. It covers the basic principles of antenna theory, analysis, design, and measurements of antennas. Antenna configurations, such as linear dipoles, loops, arrays, broadband antennas, aperture antennas, horns, microstrip antennas, and reflector antennas, are discussed in the book. Mathematical details are included to help undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering and physics follow the analysis and design process. The book also covers topics on electromagnetic theory, Maxwell’s equations, wave equation, introductory physics, and differential and integral calculus. In addition, it highlights some sections on conformal bowtie, vivaldi antenna, antenna miniaturization, antennas for mobile communications, dielectric resonator antennas, and scale modeling. The book includes color and grayscale figures and illustrations to demonstrate antenna radiation characteristics. Matlab programs, java applets and animations, PowerPoint notes, java-based interactive questionnaires, and a solution manual are also explained in the book. Furthermore, the book provides 100 problems at the end of each chapter.

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7."Antennas and Wave Propagation" by A R Harish and M Sachidananda
“Antennas and Wave Propagation” Book Review: This book provides an explanation of the fundamentals of antennas and propagation, including simple design procedures and a large number of exercises. It covers basic antennas like dipoles, loops, and slots in great detail, as well as principles of radiation, techniques, special antenna types, and simple design procedures for some antennas. The book includes a chapter on antenna measurement and practical aspects of antenna characterization. It describes characteristics of ground and sky wave propagation, propagation models for urban and rural environments that are used in the design of mobile phone networks. The book includes several exercises and illustrative examples. This book is a valuable guide for undergraduate students looking to clear their concepts in physics and mathematics related to antennas and propagation.

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8."Antenna and Wave Propagation" by Kamal Kishore
“Antenna and Wave Propagation” Book Review: This book covers the fundamental principles of antennas and wave propagation, with clear diagrams and detailed explanations of physical principles. Mathematical derivations are given in conjunction with the physics to provide a complete understanding of the concepts covered. The book covers topics such as electromagnetic waves, radiation mechanisms, parameters associated with antennas, directivity, gain, and radiation pattern. The book covers different types of antennas, including dipoles, linear antennas, antenna arrays, and aperture antennas.

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9."Antennas and Wave Propagation" by Soundararajan
“Antennas and Wave Propagation” Book Review: This book provides coverage of the fundamentals of radar, satellite, and wireless technologies, along with a detailed explanation of the principles of antennas and wave propagation. The book includes concepts related to antennas and cell phones, along with actual photography to illustrate key concepts. It serves as an ideal resource for readers looking to prepare themselves for a career in this exciting field of study and research.

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10."Antenna and Wave Propagation" by Sisir Das and Annapurna Das
“Antennas and Wave Propagation” Book Review: This book is an essential guide for undergraduate students and practicing engineers. The book begins with an introduction to electromagnetic wave propagation and antenna principles, followed by chapters on various types of antennas, such as wire antennas, aperture antennas, and microstrip antennas. It also covers the important topic of wave propagation in different media, including free space, guided transmission lines, and waveguides. Other topics include radiation patterns, antenna arrays, and antenna measurements. The book offers numerous illustrations, examples, and problems to reinforce the concepts.

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11."Antennas for Base Stations in Wireless Communications" by Zhi Ning Chen and Kwai-Man Luk
“Antennas for Base Stations in Wireless Communications” Book Review: This book discusses a wide range of antennas used in recent times for wireless communication networks. It also covers prominent applications such as WWAN (GSM, CDMA, and WCDMA), WLAN (Bluetooth and WiFi), WMAN (WiMAX), and WPAN (UWB and RFID). The book showcases contemporary technology used for base station antennas and encompasses basic parameters, advanced engineering solutions, and cutting-edge developments in antenna design to boost performance. The inclusion of practical examples enhances the readers’ comprehension of the topic.

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12."Antennas and Radio Wave Propagation" by R E Collin
“Antennas and Radiowave Propagation” Book Review: The book provides an extensive and current overview of antennas and wave propagation, covering both design and theory principles with a focus on receiving antennas. By reading this book, the reader can learn how to predict the communication link’s performance and understand the tradeoffs among antenna gain, receiver noise figure, and transmitter power. It is intended for communication engineers and senior graduate students as a senior-level text.

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13."Antenna Engineering Handbook" by R C Johnson and H Jasik
“Antenna Engineering Handbook” Book Review: This handbook provides a comprehensive coverage of antenna engineering that includes an introduction to fundamental concepts and parameters related to antennas. It provides detailed descriptions of primary types of antennas, along with their design data and methods. The text discusses major applications of antennas and how they can be utilized to meet electronic system requirements. Various topics related to antenna design are also extensively covered in the handbook.

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14."Microstrip Antennas" by J J Bahl and P Bhartia
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15."Advanced Antenna Considerations I" by Steven Best
“Advanced Antenna Considerations I” Book Review: This book is the third part of a comprehensive series on Introduction to Antennas that is available on 3 CDs. The lectures in this series offer both introductory and detailed discussions on various aspects of antenna engineering, including antenna properties, design considerations, different types of antennas, RF propagation, and commonly used antennas in modern wireless communication systems. This volume also offers a critical perspective on current issues and future prospects for researchers and students of gravitation and cosmology.

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16."Antennas Designs for NFC Devices (Waves)" by Dominique Paret
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2. Antenna Theory and Design

 
1."Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design" by Balanis
“Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design” Book Review: This book is intended for senior graduate courses in antenna theory, as well as electrical engineering and physics students. It also serves professional engineers and antenna designers. The book covers topics such as smart antennas and fractal antennas. Additionally, it includes a multimedia CD that contains dipole animations, 3D radiation patterns, a dipole applet, and more. It provides dipole visualizations, PowerPoint notes, and MATLAB programs for all chapters. Each chapter also includes a summary of the important equations covered in that chapter.

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2."Antenna Theory and Design" by Warren L Stutzman and Gary A Thiele
“Antenna Theory and Design” Book Review: This book explores recent innovations and applications in antenna technology, including a concise treatment of the finite difference time domain (FDTD) computational technique and the physical theory of diffraction (PTD). It covers a range of topics, including resonant antennas, broadband antennas, and aperture antennas, as well as antenna synthesis, antenna systems, and antenna measurements. The book provides an overview of various computational electromagnetic (CEM) methods for antennas, such as the method of moments, finite difference time domain, and high frequency methods. Arrays and line sources are also discussed, along with specific types of antennas such as wires and patches.

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3."Antenna Theory and Design" by Robert S Elliot
“Antenna Theory and Design” Book Review: This book is intended for students in electrical engineering and physics, as well as for antenna designers. The book covers the essential analysis methods that are used to predict the electromagnetic behavior of radiating systems. Theoretical concepts are illustrated with practical design examples, and analytic treatment is supported by experimental evidence.

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4."Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design" by Constantine A Balanis
“Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design” Book Review: This book offers the latest information on antenna theory and design, providing design equations and procedures that meet ABET design requirements. It covers microstrip antennas as well as various practical applications. In addition to the book, a disc is included, which offers support for problem-solving, design projects, and data plotting. The book delves into moment methods, radar cross-section, and mutual impedances, as well as aperture and horn antennas, and antenna measurements.

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5."Microwave Antenna Theory and Design (Electromagnetics and Radar)" by Samuel Silver
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6."Conformal Array Antenna Theory and Design (IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory)" by Lars Josefsson and Patrik Persson
“Conformal Array Antenna Theory and Design (IEEE Press Series on Electromagnetic Wave Theory)” Book Review: This book is intended as a textbook for engineering students, offering both theoretical foundations and practical analysis. It provides practical knowledge for designing antennas integrated into structures such as aircraft and skyscrapers. The book also compares planar arrays and conformal antennas, covering doubly curved surfaces and dielectric-covered surfaces using a high-frequency method. It includes explicit formulas for geodesics on surfaces that are more general than the canonical circular cylinder and sphere.

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7."Stepped-Frequency Radar Sensors: Theory, Analysis and Design (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering)" by Cam Nguyen and Joongsuk Park
“Stepped-Frequency Radar Sensors: Theory, Analysis and Design (SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering)” Book Review: This book discusses the applications of stepped-frequency radar, providing comprehensive information on the fundamentals of radar sensors. It includes a review of various radar types, including ultra-wideband pulsed, frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW), among others. The book offers a detailed analysis of radar sensors, including wave propagation in media, scattering on targets, and the radar equation. It covers the principles and design parameters of stepped-frequency radar sensors, with a focus on their analysis. The book features the development of two stepped-frequency radar sensors at microwave and millimetre wave frequencies, along with their electrical characterization and test results. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals and students in the field of radar technology.

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8."Microstrip Antenna Theory and Design (Electromagnetics and Radar)" by J R James and C Wood
“Microstrip Antenna Theory and Design (Electromagnetics and Radar)” Book Review: This book acts as a reference for microstrip circuit designers. It offers insights into the physical mechanisms, updated theoretical treatments, and practical design approaches. The book covers a range of topics including microstrip wave trapping effects and provides a mix of introductory, theoretical, and practical treatments. Each chapter concludes with a summary comment and references. The book presents the current state-of-the-art situation in microstrip circuit design.

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3. Advance Antenna Engineering

 
1."Advances in Microstrip and Printed Antennas (Wiley Series in Microwave and Optical Engineering)" by Kai Fong Lee and Wei Chen
“Advances in Microstrip and Printed Antennas (Wiley Series in Microwave and Optical Engineering)” by Kai Fong Lee and Wei Chen Book Review: This comprehensive reference book covers the latest research and significant topics driving the development of microstrip and printed antennas. As the field evolves rapidly, keeping up with current research topics and results can be a challenge for graduate students, researchers, and practicing engineers. This book provides the most up-to-date information on common antenna topics, new research areas, and future trends. Advances in Microstrip and Printed Antennas includes contributions from leading experts and is enhanced with extensive illustrations. The book covers recent advances in microstrip arrays, dual and circularly polarized planar antennas, and CAD equations for the rectangular patch. It explores the potential for multifunction printed antennas, high-temperature superconducting materials, active microstrip antennas, and tapered slot printed antennas. The book also examines competing dielectric resonator antenna technology and includes design data and a comprehensive list of references.

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2."Computer Aided Design of Wire Structures: Frequency and Time Domain Analysis" by Dragan Poljak and V Doric
“Computer Aided Design of Wire Structures: Frequency and Time Domain Analysis” by Dragan Poljak and V Doric Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide to the modeling and analysis of wire antenna structures. The book is divided into two parts. Part one covers the theoretical background and modeling methods, including frequency and time domain GB-IBEM techniques. Part two provides a complete user manual for the TWiNS code, a software package used for the analysis of wire structures in the frequency and time domain. Illustrative computational models and real-world examples are also included. This book is essential for researchers and practitioners in antenna theory and electromagnetic compatibility.

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3."Advances in FDTD Computational Electrodynamics: Photonics and Nanotechnology" by Allen Taflove and Steven G Johnson
“Advances in FDTD Computational Electrodynamics: Photonics and Nanotechnology” by Allen Taflove and Steven G Johnson Book Review: This book explores the potential of photonics and nanotechnology to revolutionize communication and processing capabilities. It emphasizes the need to understand and accurately model the interactions of light with materials such as silicon and gold at the nanoscale. These interactions are governed by Maxwell’s equations of classical electrodynamics, enhanced by quantum electrodynamics. The book presents the latest developments in computational models of these interactions, using the finite-difference time-domain method. It covers advances in all areas of FDTD and PTSD computational modeling, including nanoscale optical microscopy, plasmonics, biophotonics, and quantum vacuum.

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4."Yellow Biotechnology II: Insect Biotechnology in Plant Protection and Industry" by Andreas Vilcinskas
“Yellow Biotechnology II: Insect Biotechnology in Plant Protection and Industry” by Andreas Vilcinskas Book Review: This book is an essential read for those interested in biotechnology and insect science. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the use of insects in agriculture and industry. The book’s chapters cover insect biotechnology in the context of plant protection, including the use of genetically modified insects and RNA interference. Additionally, the book explores the use of insects in industry, including bioprocessing and the production of silk and honey. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the role of insects in biotechnology and is a valuable resource for students and researchers alike.

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5."Wireless Personal Communications: Advances in Coverage and Capacity" by Jeffrey H Reed and Brian D Woerner
“Wireless Personal Communications: Advances in Coverage and Capacity” by Jeffrey H Reed and Brian D Woerner Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in wireless communication systems. The book covers topics such as diversity techniques, adaptive antennas, coding, power control, and interference suppression, among others. It includes chapters on cellular system design, wireless local area networks, and personal communication services. The book also covers the latest wireless technologies such as 4G and 5G, as well as satellite communication systems. This book is an essential reference for engineers and researchers working in the field of wireless communications.

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6."Advances in Computational Electrodynamics: The Finite-difference Time-domain Method" by Allen Taflove
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7."Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design" by Constantine A Balanis
“Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design” by Constantine A Balanis Book Review: This book is a comprehensive book on antenna theory, design, and analysis. The book covers fundamental principles of antennas and their parameters, such as radiation, patterns, impedance, and polarization. It includes chapters on linear wire antennas, aperture antennas, array antennas, broadband antennas, and more. The book also features sections on numerical techniques, antenna measurements, and practical considerations for antenna design. This book is an essential reference for students, engineers, and researchers working in the field of antenna design and analysis.

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8."Wave Propagation and Antenna Engineering" by Sanjay Kumar and Saurabh Shukla
“Wave Propagation and Antenna Engineering” by Sanjay Kumar and Saurabh Shukla Book Review: The aim of this book is to cater to the needs of both undergraduate and postgraduate students of Electronics and Communication Engineering and related fields. It also serves the essential requirements of professionals involved in the design and development of antenna and wave propagation related equipment in research labs, industries, or academic institutions. The book intends to provide a fundamental understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of electromagnetic wave propagation and antenna engineering. The content is written in a manner that caters to the requirements of average students who can easily comprehend the basics of wave propagation and radiation mechanisms of various antennas along with their functionalities, utilities, advantages, and disadvantages without any external assistance. The book also covers practical methods for parametric measurements of antennas with appropriate measuring equipment and related tools. The final part of the book focuses on advanced technology adopted in the design and development of modern antennas.

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9."Frontiers in Antennas: Next Generation Design and Engineering" by Frank Gross
“Frontiers in Antennas: Next Generation Design and Engineering” Book Review: This book features contributions from a range of international experts, covering the latest research in antenna design and engineering. It serves as a comprehensive reference, addressing cutting-edge antenna designs and advanced numerical methods. A variety of topics are covered, including Leaky-wave antennas, Plasma antennas, Antennas in medicine, Biological antennas, and more.

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10."Small Antennas: Miniaturization Techniques and Applications" by John Volakis and Chi-Chih Chen
“Small Antennas:Miniaturization Techniques and Applications” Book Review: The focus of this book is on small antennas, providing descriptions of recent methods and designs. The content includes surveys of small antennas published in recent years, covering theory and design for both narrowband and wideband small antennas. The book delves into generic miniaturization techniques for narrowband, multiband, and wideband antennas, and also discusses topics such as small antennas based on magnetic photonic and degenerate band edge crystals, impedance matching using passive and active circuits, and more.

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