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Homework Statement
EM Waves propagating through vacuum towards the x-direction approaches a conducting surface at x = 0.
Part (a): Prove the following relations. Find the boundary conditions for E and B if charge density σ and current density s exists on the surface.
Part (b): Find B in terms of E_0
Part (c): Show the reflected wave has the following form:
Part (d) Find magnetic field of reflected wave and s
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Part(a)
Part(b)
Part(c)
This is the part that disturbs me. I assumed the free current s = 0 and σ = 0. Usually k would be perpendicular to the surface, making derivations easier.
I actually got perpendicular reflected E-field = 0, which is wrong..
But, I got parallel reflected E-field = - incoming parallel E-field, which is right
I'm confused - If it's a perfect conductor it should have no free charge or currents, but the question says it does. Then again, in order to derive the reflected e-field, we need to assume they are 0.