Pittsburgh Section

 

“Who's Afraid of Maxwell's Equations?”

 

Speaker: Elya B. Joffe

Date: May 18, 2009

Time: Social- Dinner 6:30 PM, Program 7:00 PM

Place: Westinghouse Energy Center, Monroeville PA

Cost: No charge

Sponsor: Electromagnetic Compatibility Society, Pittsburgh Chapter

RSVP: REQUIRED by May 14, 2009 to Mike Oliver at emi@majr.com or (814) 573-2812.

 

Presentation Abstract: Electromagnetics theory is surrounded by mystery and magic, mostly because the mathematics required for solving Maxwell’s equations are messy enough that most of us avoid them at all costs! Never mind solving them, few of us even have a clear perception of what they actually say…

EMC is even worse, often considered black magic!

This presentation is intended to demystify the very basics of electromagnetic theory - Maxwell's Equations. The presentation will provide explanations in everyday terms and without the need for mathematics the meaning and implication of Maxwell's equations for the practicing engineer. Some of the basic symbols used in mathematics, such as integration, derivatives, and bizarre vector symbols and their implication are explained. An example related to the flow of return currents in circuits will be used to illustrate the principles described. Through these simple explanations, Maxwell’s equations will then "see the light".

 

Elya B. Joffe – has been with K.T.M. Project Engineering, an engineering consulting company in Israel, since 1987. He currently holds a position of the V.P. of Engineering and works as a Senior EMC engineering Specialist and consultant Mr Joffe has over 20 years of experience in government and industry, in EMC/E3, Electromagnetic Compatibility/Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, for electronic systems and platforms, in particular aircraft and aerospace. He is actively involved in the EMC design of commercial and defense systems, from circuits to full platforms. His work covers various fields in the discipline of EMC, such as NEMP and Lightning Protection design, as well as numerical modeling for solution of EMC problems. Mr. Joffe has authored and co-authored over 30 papers in the IEEE Transactions on EMC and Broadcasting, as well as in the proceedings of International EMC Symposia. He is also the lead author of the book "The Grounds for Grounding" to be published by IEEE Press and John E. Wiley and Sons. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, President of the IEEE EMC Society and member of the IEEE EMC Board of Directors. He is also the Past Chairman of the Israel IEEE EMC Chapter and has served as a "Distinguished Lecturer" of the IEEE EMC Society.

Mr. Joffe has received several awards and recognitions from the IEEE and EMC Society for his activities. He is a recipient of the prestigious IEEE "Larry K. Wilson" Transnational Award,, 2005, the "Lawrence G. Cumming Award for Outstanding service" of the IEEE EMC Society, 2002, the "Honorary Life Member Award" of the IEEE EMC Society, 2004, as well as the IEEE EMC Society "Technical Achievement Award". He is also recipient of the "Third Millennium Medal".

Mr Joffe is an iNARTE certified EMC and ESD Control Engineer and a member of the "dB Society".