Time-varying uniform plane waves

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The discussion revolves around the formulation of time-varying uniform plane waves, specifically focusing on the electric and magnetic fields in a lossless medium. The original poster is working with a 30-MHz wave propagating in the positive z direction, with given parameters for permittivity and permeability.

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  • Participants are discussing the appropriate equations to express the electric field and magnetic field, with references to intrinsic impedance and the use of Faraday's law. There are questions about the correct parameters to use and the need to verify the electric field's compliance with physical requirements.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing guidance on the formulation of the electric field and the subsequent use of Faraday's law to derive the magnetic field. There is an exploration of different equations and parameters, with some participants expressing uncertainty about their choices.

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Participants note the challenge of finding specific equations in their textbooks and the need to clarify the use of certain constants like \(\mu_{o}\) and \(\varepsilon_{o}\). There is also mention of the propagation velocity and the relationship between wave parameters.

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I found the intrinsic impedance but I'm not sure which equation to choose?
Any suggestion? Thanks

Express both E and H as functions of time for a 30-Mhz uniform plane wave propagating in the positive z direction in a lossless medium having [tex]\varepsilon[/tex] = 20pR/m and [tex]\mu[/tex] = 5 uH/m. E has only an x component and it reaches a positive maximum amplitude of 800 v/m at z = 0.4m when t = 6ns.
 
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Okay.Can u write the electric field...?You got all details.Polarization vector,magnitude,phase,frequency...

Daniel.
 
I got better textbook so I think I understand better now

[tex]E_{z,t} = E cos(\omega t - \beta z + \varphi) \vec{i}[/tex] for z>0

[tex]H_{z,t} = \frac{E}{\eta} cos(\omega t - \beta z + \varphi-\tau )\vec{j}[/tex] for z>0

Where [tex]\eta = \sqrt{\frac{\mu_{r}\mu_{o}}{\varepsilon_{r}\varepsilon_{o}}[/tex]
but I'm not sure I should used [tex]\mu_{o}, and, \varepsilon_{o}[/tex]
If yes then:
[tex]E_{z,t} = 800 cos(60\pi 10^{6} t - 6.28*10^{-9} z + \varphi) \vec{i}[/tex]

[tex]\varphi = -1.13[/tex]
 
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Nope.U have to determine the electric field and then use Faraday's law in differential form (i hope you know how it looks like) to find the magnetic field.So worry only about the electric field & see whether you can add all pieces of the puzzle.

Write it

[tex]\vec{E}=E\sin\left (kz- \omega t+\varphi\right) \vec{i}[/tex]

and then see what u're missing from the above expression.


Daniel.
 
I could not find that equation that you posted in my textbook so I got better book and I made changes above. Why do I need to use Faraday's law in differential form to get B and then H. A'm I wrong above "again"? Thanks
 
What's the propagation velocity...?And yes,

[tex]\nabla\times\vec{E}=-\mu \frac{\partial\vec{H}}{\partial t}[/tex]

Daniel.
 
[tex]v_{p} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu\varepsilon}} = \frac{\omega}{\beta}[/tex]
 
It's okay,though that "beta" instead of "k" is rather awkward.Have you computed the B...?Did u check whether the E obeys all requirements...?

If so,then u're done with it.

Daniel.
 

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