Antennas Part I: Exploring the Fundamentals of Antennas - DC To Daylight

Derek has always been interested in antennas and radio wave propagation; however, he’s never spent the time to understand how the wiggling of electrons in a wire can actually produce RF radiation. So, in this theory-based episode of DC to Daylight, Derek discusses antenna physics, shows how a dipole antenna radiates RF, and demonstrates how that RF behaves with a receiver antenna. And, where Derek needs some help with the details, he calls in an expert, Sterling Mann, who works in the field of RF. In the next application-based episode, we’ll build our own antenna and use it to communicate around the globe! Watch the full interview with Sterling Mann and ask Derek questions on the element14 Community! Engage with the element14 presents team on the element14 Community - suggest builds, find project files and behind the scenes video: Visit the element14 Community for more great activities and free hardware: Tech Spotlights: RoadTest and Reviews: Project14: #0:00 Welcome to DC To Daylight #1:20 Antennas #3:05 Sterling Mann #4:05 What Is an Antenna? #6:18 Maxwell’s Equations #9:25 Sterling Explains #12:55 Give Your Feedback #antenna #antennas #radiofrequency #maxwellequations #dipole