Textbooks that cover plane mirror waveguides

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This discussion focuses on the search for textbooks that provide detailed coverage of plane mirror waveguides, specifically in the context of electromagnetic theory. While Jackson's "Classical Electrodynamics" addresses perfectly conducting waveguides, it primarily covers rectangular waveguides in section 8.2 and problem 8.3. Pozar's "Microwave Engineering" is recommended for its treatment of finite-width waveguides. For infinite-width waveguides, users are advised to adapt Jackson's methods to their specific boundary conditions and consider cylindrical wave expansions for a comprehensive understanding.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electromagnetic theory, particularly waveguides
  • Familiarity with Jackson's "Classical Electrodynamics" and its sections on waveguides
  • Knowledge of boundary conditions in electromagnetic problems
  • Basic concepts of cylindrical wave expansions and complex exponentials
NEXT STEPS
  • Study Jackson's "Classical Electrodynamics" section 8.2 and problem 8.3 for foundational concepts
  • Read Pozar's "Microwave Engineering" for insights on finite-width waveguides
  • Research cylindrical wave expansions and their applications in waveguide theory
  • Explore advanced boundary condition techniques for infinite-width waveguides
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Students and professionals in electromagnetics, particularly those focusing on waveguide design and analysis, as well as educators seeking comprehensive resources on plane mirror waveguides.

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Anyone know of an E&M textbook that covers plane mirror waveguides in any reasonable detail?
 
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Doesn't Jackson do this? He covers perfectly conducting waveguides, which are the same thing as mirrors, I believe...
 
I checked Jackson, section 8.2, and he covers rectangular waveguides. However, I'm looking for a treatment of a waveguide consisting of two infinite conducting sheets. Am I looking in the wrong section?

Thanks for your help.
 
Pozar, Microwave Engineering, discusses these (for finite width). See also Jackson problem 8.3.

Not sure of a treatment for infinite width, if that is what you mean.
 
Just follow the general method Jackson describes, but for your own particular boundary conditions (i.e., infinite extent in one direction).

Also, you might try looking up cylindrical wave expansions. I don't know if Jackson covers that. But you should be able to express your answer simply in terms of complex exponentials in the z direction (to satisfy boundary conditions on the plates), and cylindrical waves in the radial direction.
 

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