SUMMARY
The discussion focuses on deriving the electric and magnetic fields around an infinitely long wire carrying a sinusoidal alternating current, incorporating phase delay due to the finite speed of wave propagation. The solution must adhere to Maxwell's equations and is linked to the concept of traveling wave antennas. Key references include sections 8.2-8.3 on retarded potentials in "Electromagnetic Theory" by Stratton and a paper by Beverage, Rice, and Kellogg. The velocity of the sinusoidal wave is crucial for determining the field pattern, particularly for sub-luminal conductor propagation.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of Maxwell's equations
- Familiarity with sinusoidal alternating current concepts
- Knowledge of retarded potentials in electromagnetic theory
- Basic principles of traveling wave antennas
NEXT STEPS
- Study sections 8.2-8.3 on retarded potentials in "Electromagnetic Theory" by Stratton
- Read the paper by Beverage, Rice, and Kellogg on wave antennas
- Explore the effects of phase delay in electromagnetic wave propagation
- Investigate the design and analysis of traveling wave antennas
USEFUL FOR
Electrical engineers, physicists, and students studying electromagnetic theory, particularly those interested in antenna design and wave propagation phenomena.