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Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Radiation in a Suddenly Created Plasma

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Jiang, Ching-Lin (1973) Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Radiation in a Suddenly Created Plasma. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/3TKY-YR40. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07112018-141856792

Abstract

Propagation and radiation of electromagnetic waves from oscillating sources in a suddenly created plasma are studied in this investigation. Field expressions are derived through the use of Laplace transformations. The spatial distribution of sources is taken to be arbitrary but confined.

Two cases are considered in detail: (1) plane wave propagation in a source-free region, and (2) electric point dipole radiation. In the case of plane wave propagation, various aspects such as wave split, frequency shift, phase and group velocities, amplitude changes, power flows and energy relations are discussed. In the case of electric dipole radiation, the electromagnetic fields and instantaneous radiated power are calculated and expressed in terms of Lommel functions of two variables. Asymptotic expressions and graphical results of numerical calculations of these quantities are presented. Many interesting properties of the spherical waves and power radiation are discussed.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Electrical Engineering; Physics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Electrical Engineering
Minor Option:Physics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Papas, Charles Herach
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:5 June 1972
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:07112018-141856792
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:07112018-141856792
DOI:10.7907/3TKY-YR40
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:11114
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:11 Jul 2018 23:41
Last Modified:21 Dec 2019 01:40

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