Time-varying uniform plane waves

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The discussion focuses on deriving the electric and magnetic fields for a 30-MHz uniform plane wave in a lossless medium with given permittivity and permeability. Participants clarify the use of intrinsic impedance and the correct equations for expressing the electric field E and magnetic field H. Daniel updates his equations based on a new textbook and seeks confirmation on using Faraday's law to derive the magnetic field from the electric field. The propagation velocity is also discussed, with the formula provided for calculating it. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly applying electromagnetic theory to solve wave propagation problems.
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I found the intrinsic impedance but I'm not sure which equation to choose?
Any suggestion? Thanks

Express both E and H as functions of time for a 30-Mhz uniform plane wave propagating in the positive z direction in a lossless medium having \varepsilon = 20pR/m and \mu = 5 uH/m. E has only an x component and it reaches a positive maximum amplitude of 800 v/m at z = 0.4m when t = 6ns.
 
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Okay.Can u write the electric field...?You got all details.Polarization vector,magnitude,phase,frequency...

Daniel.
 
I got better textbook so I think I understand better now

E_{z,t} = E cos(\omega t - \beta z + \varphi) \vec{i} for z>0

H_{z,t} = \frac{E}{\eta} cos(\omega t - \beta z + \varphi-\tau )\vec{j} for z>0

Where \eta = \sqrt{\frac{\mu_{r}\mu_{o}}{\varepsilon_{r}\varepsilon_{o}}
but I'm not sure I should used \mu_{o}, and, \varepsilon_{o}
If yes then:
E_{z,t} = 800 cos(60\pi 10^{6} t - 6.28*10^{-9} z + \varphi) \vec{i}

\varphi = -1.13
 
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Nope.U have to determine the electric field and then use Faraday's law in differential form (i hope you know how it looks like) to find the magnetic field.So worry only about the electric field & see whether you can add all pieces of the puzzle.

Write it

\vec{E}=E\sin\left (kz- \omega t+\varphi\right) \vec{i}

and then see what u're missing from the above expression.


Daniel.
 
I could not find that equation that you posted in my textbook so I got better book and I made changes above. Why do I need to use Faraday's law in differential form to get B and then H. A'm I wrong above "again"? Thanks
 
What's the propagation velocity...?And yes,

\nabla\times\vec{E}=-\mu \frac{\partial\vec{H}}{\partial t}

Daniel.
 
v_{p} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu\varepsilon}} = \frac{\omega}{\beta}
 
It's okay,though that "beta" instead of "k" is rather awkward.Have you computed the B...?Did u check whether the E obeys all requirements...?

If so,then u're done with it.

Daniel.
 
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