Electromagnetics

The main areas in Electromagnetics research are Mathematical Modelling of Electrical Engineering and Superconductivity. The scientific research focuses on new needs and questions in electrical engineering that cannot be solved with the traditional approaches, but instead which require a solid understanding in modelling, analysis and in physics and modern mathematics. In Electromagnetics there are also activities in electromagnetic field and wave analysis for the engineering needs.

Superconductivity

The superconductivity research at TUT started already 1983. Ever since the basic research in this field has focused both on theoretical and experimental characterization of superconductors. The developed know-how in superconductive magnet design has been demonstrated with all sort of applications in electrical power engineering, such as energy storage systems, motors and transmission lines. Among others the research has been supported by Luvata, Teollisuuden Voima, ABB and Fortum. There has also been several EU-projects, and we have actively had research exchange with other universities and research institutes. TUT Electromagnetics is also the national representative in IEA implementing agreement within superconductivity.

Mathematical Modelling in Electrical Engineering

The scientific research in this field aims in developing new design techniques and finding new design solutions for the needs of electrical engineering. The basic approaches in electrical enegineering are well known, but topical needs, such as improving efficiency of electrical devices, call for new and more accurate analysis and design methods. Such new design approaches need to built from the scientific foundations.

The research focuses on those issues, questions, and problems in electrical engineering that require a solid understanding of the scientific foundations and especially of electromagnetic theory and modern mathematics. Consequently, the emphasis is on mathematical modelling and analysis instead of particular applications. One important goal is to create new analysis and design tools that become a part of standard everyday engineering routines.