This book is designed to serve as an introduction to computational electromagnetics for radio-frequency applications. It assumes the reader has completed typical undergraduate courses in electromagnetic field theory, and has some basic knowledge of antenna design and microwave systems.

For readers in a hurry, who already know which of the techniques discussed they would like to learn more about, it is possible to go directly to the relevant chapters, but it would nonetheless be useful first to read the introductory chapter. For those in a hurry, but who need first to find out which method (or methods) to use, this chapter is essential reading.

For readers who intend working through most of the book, it would be best to work through it in the sequence presented, although the chapters on the Sommerfeld formulation and practical applications thereof could be omitted without interrupting the sequence of presentation. A more detailed outline of the book may be found in Section 1.12; this will also assist readers to locate rapidly the parts of the book of interest to them.

At the end of each chapter, a list of references linked to the chapter topic is presented, for further reading and study.