The main difference between Transverse Magnetic (TM) and Transverse Electric (TE) polarisations is the orientation of the electric and magnetic fields. In TM polarisation, the electric field is perpendicular to the direction of propagation, while in TE polarisation, the magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
TM and TE polarisations are defined based on the direction of the electric and magnetic fields. In TM polarisation, the electric field is perpendicular to the direction of propagation and in TE polarisation, the magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
TM and TE polarisations are important in understanding the properties and behavior of electromagnetic waves. They can affect the reflection, refraction, and transmission of waves in different materials and can also impact the polarization state of light.
No, TM and TE polarisations cannot exist simultaneously in the same electromagnetic wave. This is because they have perpendicular electric and magnetic fields, and an electromagnetic wave can only have one direction of polarization at a time.
TM and TE polarisations can be manipulated using polarizing filters, which can selectively block one type of polarization and allow the other to pass through. They can also be manipulated by changing the orientation of the materials the waves pass through, or by using devices such as waveplates or polarizers.