Has path of a standing wave confined in a metal box been measured and described?

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The discussion centers on the measurement and description of standing waves confined within a rectangular metal box. It is confirmed that this is a well-studied phenomenon, particularly in the context of microwave cavities, which have numerous applications. The mathematical representation of standing waves is clarified, emphasizing that they do not oscillate back and forth but remain stationary in their defined patterns. For further reading, textbooks on microwave cavities are recommended as valuable resources. Understanding the behavior of standing waves in such environments is crucial for various technological applications.
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Has path of a standing wave confined inside a metal box been measured and described?

I'm thinking path is circular, or, oscillates/bounces back and forth like a pendulum.

I'm thinking of a standing wave moving inside a metal rectangular box.

Has the path of a standing wave inside a rectangular metal box ever been measured and described?

Where can I read this description?

Thanks, bentlight
 
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Find a textbook with a description of microwave cavities.

And yes, this is a very well-studied problem (cavities are used in LOTS of applications, especially in microwave systems); and for rectangular cavities (=boxes) the math is actually quite easy.
 
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