Planewave scattering on metal wedge problem

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The discussion centers on solving the scattering of a plane wave incident on a metal wedge with an angle α in the x-z plane. The wave propagates in the z direction and the wedge is infinite in the y direction. The user seeks an analytical solution and is particularly interested in the coupling of the incident wave to surface waves. The recommended reference for this problem is Balanis' "Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics," which addresses scattering and diffraction by a wedge.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of wave propagation in electromagnetic theory
  • Familiarity with metal wedge geometries in scattering problems
  • Knowledge of surface wave phenomena
  • Ability to interpret analytical solutions in engineering electromagnetics
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  • Study Balanis' "Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics" for detailed insights on wedge scattering
  • Research analytical methods for solving electromagnetic scattering problems
  • Explore the coupling mechanisms between incident waves and surface waves
  • Investigate numerical simulation tools for validating analytical solutions in wave scattering
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Electromagnetic engineers, researchers in wave propagation, and students studying advanced electromagnetics will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi, I need help with following problem: I need to solve scattering of the planewave incident on the metal wedge. Let's say that wave travels in $z$ direction. Angle of wedge is $\alpha$, it is formed in $x-z$ plane. Wedge is infinite in $y$ direction (metal corner, if $\alpha = \pi / 2$, it will fill quarter space). Wave propagates along wedge angle axis. I need analytical solution. I'd like to know what modes are
participating in scattering (namely I'm interested in possible coupling of incident wave to surface waves). I know that solution is more complicated, but I will appreciate any references to books or papers, where this problem is described.
Thank you
 
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Balanis' "Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics" covers the problem of scattering and diffraction by a wedge.
 
Born2bwire said:
Balanis' "Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics" covers the problem of scattering and diffraction by a wedge.

Thank you, I will take a look at it.
 

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