Hertz and polarization of EM waves

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The discussion centers on the detection of electromagnetic (EM) waves by a receiver loop in an experiment. It clarifies that while EM waves are transverse, the alignment of the receiving electrodes with the transmission axis is not a strict requirement for detection. Instead, having the electrodes parallel is considered an optimization rather than a necessity. This highlights the flexibility in the design of the receiver loop for effective EM wave detection. Understanding these principles can enhance the effectiveness of experiments involving EM wave reception.
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Hi, I'm having difficulty understanding exactly how the reciever loop detects the EM waves in this experiment and I can't find any definitive information online.

My understanding is that since EM waves are transverse, to be absorbed by the receiving electrodes, the length of the molecule chains in the electrodes have to be perpendicular to the EM wave's transmission axis. So both sets of electrodes must be parallel to each other?
 
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So both sets of electrodes must be parallel to each other?

This is not necessary at all, rather an optimization.
 

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