I Calculate Diameter of Quad Coil Array for Speed of Light Rotation

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The discussion centers on calculating the diameter of a stepped coil array needed to achieve a conceptual "rotation" of its electromagnetic field at the speed of light for a specified frequency. Participants clarify that while the speed of light is relevant, the concept of rotation in this context does not translate to a physical speed, as the electromagnetic field itself does not rotate in a conventional sense. An example calculation is provided, indicating that for a 2-meter diameter, a frequency of approximately 47.7 MHz is required to achieve this effect. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between frequency, coil geometry, and the resulting electromagnetic behavior. Overall, the inquiry reflects a complex interplay of physics concepts that may require clearer definitions and examples for practical application.
  • #31
Thank you. I see what you are saying. But I think you may be overlooking the effects of a contained field. For example in the case of a cubical array made of square coils. For sinusoidal bipolar signals, there is a reciprocally moving field gradient between coil faces.
 
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  • #32
Fluxation said:
For example in the case of a cubical array made of square coils.
The sides of the coils would share the same physical space, they would be inductively coupled, yet would have quadrature currents.
 
  • #33
Baluncore said:
The sides of the coils would share the same physical space, they would be inductively coupled, yet would have quadrature currents.
Just to mention the radiation mechanism from this structure. Irrespective of any rotating fields, radiation occurs due to the acceleration of the electrons in the wire. As the electrons are accelerated in the circular path of the wire, radiation is maximum in the plane of the coils. In this direction there is only plane polarisation, being the simple addition of the radiation fields from each coil. If the coils are spaced by a significant part of a wavelength and driven with a phase difference then we will see a directional pattern but still in the plane of the coils and plane polarised.
 
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