How Can We Use Conductors to Receive EM from Space?

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The discussion centers on the use of conductors to receive electromagnetic (EM) waves from space, specifically addressing the skin effect, where high-frequency currents predominantly flow on the surface of conductors. Participants question whether this phenomenon applies equally to antennas and waveguides. Clarification is sought on the implications of the skin effect in both scenarios. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding how conductors interact with EM fields at high frequencies. Overall, the skin effect plays a crucial role in the efficiency of EM wave reception using conductors.
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the concept of wave guide is built that the fielt can't get through the conductiong surface??

but we use conductors to get the EM from space how this could happen can sny one give the ans
 
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Pretty simple really,

you see at high frequencies the currents are on the surface of the conductors. It's called the "skin effect".
 
ya its right but is it true in both the case antenna and guide. please clarify me.
 
ya its right tyger but is it true in both the case antenna and guide. please clarify me.
 
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