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Plane Wave Propagation in Lossless Media
1 Plane Waves in Lossless MediaIn a source free lossless medium, .0=== σρJ
00=⋅∇=⋅∇
∂∂
=×∇
∂∂
=×∇
HE
EH
H-E
με
ε
μ
t
t
Maxwell’s equations:
See animation “Plane Wave Viewer”
J =current densityρ =charge densityσ =conductivity
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Take the curl of the first equation and make use of the second and the third equations, we have:
EHE 2
22
tt ∂∂
=×∇∂∂
=∇ μεμ( ) EEE 2
:Note∇−⋅∇∇=×∇×∇
This is called the wave equation:
02
22 =
∂∂
−∇ EEt
με
A similar equation for H can be obtained:
02
22 =
∂∂
−∇ HHt
με
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In free space, the wave equation for E is:
02
2
002 =
∂∂
−∇ EEt
εμ
where
2001c
=εμ
c being the speed of light in free space (~ 3 × 108 (m/s)).Hence the speed of light can be derived from Maxwell’s equation.
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where is called the phasor form of E(x,y,z,t) and is in general a complex number depending on the spatial coordinates only. Note that the phasor form also includes the initial phase information and is a complex number.
To simplify subsequent analyses, we consider a special case in which the field (and the source) variation with time takes the form of a sinusoidal function:
)(cosor )(sin φωφω ++ ttUsing complex notation, the E field, for example, can be written as:
( ) ( )⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧=
•tjezyxtzyx ω,,Re,,, EE
( )zyx ,,•
E
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The benefits of using the phasor form are that:
( ) ( )
( ) ( )⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧=
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧∂∂
=∂∂
•
•
tjn
tjn
n
n
n
ezyxj
ezyxt
tzyxt
ω
ω
ω ,,Re
,,Re,,,
E
EE
( ) ( )
( )( )
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧
=
⎭⎬⎫
⎩⎨⎧=
•
•
∫∫∫∫tj
n
tj
ezyxj
dtdtezyxdtdttzyx
ω
ω
ω,,1Re
,,Re,,,
E
EE
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Therefore differentiation or integration with respect to time can be replaced by multiplication or division of the phasor form with the factor jω. All other field functions and source functions can be expressed in the phasor form. As all time-harmonic functions involve the common factor ejωt in their phasor form expressions, we can eliminate this factor when dealing with the Maxwell’s equation. The wave equation can now be put in phasorform as (dropping the dot on the top, same as below):
( )2
22 20 0 0 02
2 20 0
0 0
(dropping the dot sign) 0
jt
μ ε μ ε ω
μ ε ω
• •∂∇ − = ⇒ ∇ − =
∂⇒ ∇ + =
E E E E
E E
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In phasor form, Maxwell’s equations can be written as:
0=⋅∇=⋅∇=×∇=×∇
BD
DHB-E
ρjωjω
00
22200
2
where
0
εμω
ωεμ
=
=+∇=+∇
k
k EEEE
Using the phasor form expression, the wave equation for E field is also called the Helmholtz’s equation, which is:
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k is called the wavenumber or the propagation constant.
0000
22λππεμω ====
cfkk
where λ0 is the free space wavelength.
In an arbitrary medium with ε =ε0εr and μ =μ0μ r,
rrrrrr cfk εμ
λπεμπεμεμω0
0022
===
We call,
medium in the wavelength2 0 ===rrk εμ
λπλ
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In Cartesian coordinates, the Helmholtz’s equation can be written as three scalar equations in terms of the respective x, y, and z components of the E field. For example, the scalar equation for the Ex component is:
022
2
2
2
2
2
=⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛+
∂∂
+∂∂
+∂∂
xEkzyx
Consider a special case of the Ex in which there is no variation of Ex in the x and y directions, i.e.,
02
2
2
2
=∂∂
=∂∂
xx Ey
Ex
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This is called the plane wave condition and Ex(z) now varies with z only. The wave equation for Ex becomes:
( ) ( ) 022
2
=+ zEkdz
zEdx
x
Note that a plane wave is not physically realizable because it extends to an infinite extent in the x and ydirections. However, when considered over a small plane area, its propagation characteristic is very close to a spherical wave, which is a real and common form of electromagnetic wave propagating.
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are plane waves propagating along the +z direction and –z direction.
Solutions to the plane wave equation take one form of the following functions, depending on the boundary conditions:
( ) jkzx eEzE −+= 0 .1( ) jkz
x eEzE +−= 0 .2( ) jkzjkz
x eEeEzE +−−+ += 00 .3
E0+ and E0
- are constants to be determined by boundary conditions.
jkzjkz eEeE +−−+00 and
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We can plot this solution for several seconds to see its motion in space. We focus on one period of the sine function only while keeping in mind that this period repeats itself continuously in both left and right directions.
1.1 Solutions to plane wave equation
( ) ( ) ( )kztE
eeEtzEeEzE tjjkzx
jkzx
−=
=→=+
−+−+
ω
ω
cos
Re, )1(
0
00
In time domain,
( ) ( ).cos , then ,1 Assume 0 zttzEkE x −====+ ω
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( ) ( )zzEt x −== cos 0, ,0At Ex
z0 π/2 π 3π/2 2π-π/2-π-3π/2-2π
1
-1
( ) ( )zzEst x −== 1cos 1, ,1At Ex
z0 π/2 π 3π/2 2π-π/2-π-3π/2-2π
1
-1
( ) ( )zzEst x −== 2cos 2, ,2At Ex
z0 π/2 π 3π/2 2π-π/2-π-3π/2-2π
1
-1
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The solution is plotted on the next page for the first several seconds.
( ) ( ) ( )kztE
eeEtzEeEzE tjjkzx
jkzx
+=
=→=−
+−+−
ω
ω
cos
Re, )2(
0
00
( ) ( ).cos , then ,1 Assume 0 zttzEkE x +====− ω
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( ) ( )zzEt x cos 0, ,0At == Ex
z0 π/2 π 3π/2 2π-π/2-π-3π/2-2π
1
-1
( ) ( )zzEst x +== 1cos 1, ,1At Ex
z0 π/2 π 3π/2 2π-π/2-π-3π/2-2π
1
-1
( ) ( )zzEst x +== 2cos 2, ,2At Ex
z0 π/2 π 3π/2 2π-π/2-π-3π/2-2π
1
-1
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direction. in the gpropagatin wave a is
direction. in the gpropagatin wave a is
0
0
zeE
zeEjkz
jkz
−
++−
−+
For the wave moving in +z direction, in a time of 1 second, the wave moves in 1 unit of distance (for example, meter). Then the speed of propagation is (1 m/1 s = 1ms-1). A similar result can be obtained for the wave moving in –zdirection.
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If ω ≠ 1, k ≠ 1, and E+0 ≠ 1, then for the wave moving
to the right: ( ) ( ).cos, 0 kztEtzEx −= + ω
(1) At t = 0, ( ) ( ).cos0, 0 kzEzEx −= +
Consider a zero point (z coordinate = z0) of the wave (for example the first one to the right of the origin), then ( ) ( )
kzkz
kzzEx
2
2
0cos 00,
00
00
ππ=⇒−=−⇒
=−⇒=
1.2 Propagation speed of a general plane wave
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( ) ( )
kkzkz
kzzEx
2
2
0cos 01,
11
11
πωπω
ω
+=⇒−=−⇒
=−⇒=
kkkkzzs ωππω
=−+=−=22
1in change Distance 01
1ms 1/speedn propagatio Thus −==k
sk
ωω
(2) At t = 1s, ( ) ( ).cos0, 0 kzEzEx −= + ωConsider the same zero point of the wave as in (1) but now its z coordinate has move from z0 to z1, then
A same result can be obtained for the wave moving to the left.
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Once the electric field is known, the accompanying magnetic field H can be found from the Maxwell’s equation
H-E μjω=×∇
For example, if the solution for E is, ( ) ,ˆˆ 0
jkzx eEEz −+== xxE
then the solution for H is:
( ) yjkz
jkz
HeEkz
ejEz yyyH ˆˆˆ 0
0 ==∂
∂−
= −+−+
ωμωμ
Note that H is ⊥ to E and they are shown on next page.
1.3 Solution for the magnetic field
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H and E propagate in free spaceSee animation “Plane Wave E and H Vector Motions ”
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The ratio of Ex to Hy is called the intrinsic impedance of the medium, η.
( )( ) )( Ω
kzHzE
y
x
εμ
μεωωμωμη ====
Note that η is independent of z. In free space,
Ω 3771200
00 ≈== π
εμη
and Ex and Hy are in phase (as η0 is a real number).
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The phase velocity (propagation speed of a constant-phase point) of the wave up is given by:
(m/s) 1μεμεω
ωω===
kup
The plane wave is also called the TEM wave (TEM = Transverse ElectroMagnetic) in which Ez = Hz = 0 where z is the direction of propagation.
See animation “Plane Wave in 3D”
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The general expressions of a plane wave are:
rk
rk
HH
EE⋅−
⋅−
=
=j
j
e
e
0
0
1.4 Expressions for a general plane wave
E0 and H0 are vectors in arbitrary directions. k is the vector propagation constant whose magnitude is kand whose direction is the direction of propagation of the wave. r is the observation position vector.
zyxr
zyxk
ˆˆˆ
,ˆˆˆ 222
zyx
kkkkkkk zyxzyx
++=
++=++=
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rk
E
HE
H
k(index finger) (thumb)
(middle finger)
Right-hand rule:
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kHEEkH
kHE
ˆ ,ˆ1
×=×=
⊥⊥
ηη
Using Maxwell’s equations
EHH-E
εμ
jωjω
=×∇=×∇
it can be shown that we have the following relations for the field vectors and the propagation direction.
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A uniform plane wave with propagates in the +z-direction in a lossless medium with εr = 4 and μr = 1. Assume that Ex is sinusoidal with a frequency of 100 MHz and that it has a positive maximum value of 10-4 V/m at t = 0 and z = 1/8 m.
xExE ˆ=Example 1
(a) Calculate the wavelength λ and the phase velocity up, and find expressions for the instantaneous electric and magnetic field intensities.
(b) Determine the positions where Ex is a positive maximum at the time instant t = 10-8s.
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Solutions Ee ofvector unit ˆ =
k k(a)
k
(m/s) 101.54
1 8×====c
kup με
ω
(phasor form)
(instantaneous form)
,ˆ , kzk =⋅rk
k
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k
k
The cosine function has a positive maximum when its argument equals zero (ignoring the 2nπ ambiguity). Thus at t = 0 and z = 1/8,
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zk ˆˆ =
(m)
See animation “Plane Wave Simulator”
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2 Polarization of Plane Waves
Ex
Ey
Eectric-field vector
Ex
Ey
Eectric-field vector
Ex
Ey
Eectric-field vector
Linearly polarized Circularly polarized Elliptically polarized
The polarization of a plane wave is the figure the tip of the instantaneous electric-field vector E traces out with time at a fixed observation point. There are three types of polarizations: the linear, circular, and ellipticalpolarizations.
See animation “Polarization of a Plane Wave - 2D View”
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See animation “Polarization of a Plane Wave - 3D View”
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A plane wave is linearly polarized at a fixed observation point if the tip of the electric-field vector at that point moves along the same straight line at every instant of time.
(a) Linear polarization
(b) Circular PolarizationA plane wave is circularly polarized at a a fixed observation point if the tip of the electric-field vector at that point traces out a circle as a function of time. Circular polarization can be either right-handed or left-handed corresponding to the electric-field vector rotating clockwise (right-handed) or anti-clockwise (left-handed).
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A plane wave is elliptically polarized at a a fixed observation point if the tip of the electric-field vector at that point traces out an ellipse as a function of time. Elliptically polarization can be either right-handed or left-handed corresponding to the electric-field vector rotating clockwise (right-handed) or anti-clockwise (left-handed).
(c) Elliptical Polarization
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The instantaneous expression for E is:
( ) ( ) ( )kztEkztE
ejEeEtz
yx
jkztjy
jkztjx
−+−=
−= −−
ωω
ωω
sinˆcosˆ
ˆˆRe,
00
00
yx
yxE
For example, consider a plane wave:
jkzy
jkzx
yx
ejEeE
EE−− −=
+=
00 ˆˆ
ˆˆ
yx
yxEjkz
yy
jkzxx
ejEE
eEE−
−
−=
=
0
0
( ) ( )0 0= cos , sinx x y yX E E t kz Y E E t kzω ω= − = = −
Note that the phase difference between Ex and Ey is 90º.
Let:
Ex0 and Ey0 are both real numbers
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Case 1: 0 or 0, thenxo yoE E= =0 or 0X Y= =
Both are straight lines. Hence the wave is linearlypolarized.
Case 2: , thenxo yoE E C= =( ) ( )2 2 2 2 2 2cos sinX Y C t kz t kz Cω ω⎡ ⎤+ = − + − =⎣ ⎦
X and Y describe a circle. Hence the wave iscircularly polarized.
Case 3: , thenxo yoE E≠
( ) ( )2 2
2 22 20 0
cos sin 1x y
X Y t kz t kzE E
ω ω+ = − + − =
X and Y describe an ellipse. Hence the wave iselliptically polarized.
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Example 2Two circularly polarized plane waves watched at z = 0 are given by: ( ) ( ) ( )
( ) ( ) ( )°−−°−=°++°+=
1.53sin5ˆ1.53cos5ˆ1.53sin5ˆ1.53cos5ˆ
2
1
tttttt
ωωωω
yxEyxE
Show that they combine together to form a linearly polarized wave.Solutions:
( ) ( )[ ]( ) ( )[ ]( ) ( ) ( ) ( )( ) ( )tt
tttttt
ωωωω
ωωωω
cos8ˆcos6ˆ 1.53sincos10ˆ1.53coscos10ˆ
1.53sin51.53sin5ˆ 1.53cos51.53cos5ˆ21
yxyx
yxEEE
+=°+°=
°−−°++°−+°+=+=
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Now,
( ) ( )
( )( )
34slopewith linestraight a ofequation
34
34
cos6cos8Then
Y ,Let cos8 ,cos6
=⇒=
==
==
==
XY
tt
XY
EEXtEtE
yx
yx
ωω
ωω
Hence the locus of the combined electric field falls on a straight line and the polarization of the combined wave is thus linear.
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In general, the polarization state of an EM wave is characterized by two parameters.
jkzy
jy
jkzxx eEeEeEE −− == 00 , δ
°≤≤⎟⎟⎠
⎞⎜⎜⎝
⎛=⇒ − 900 ,tan
to of Ratio .1
0
01
00
γγx
y
xy
EE
EE
°≤≤° 180018- , i.e., ,and between difference Phase .2
δδyx EE
Generic Polarization Description Method
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γ = 0 or 90º and for any value of δ⇒ linearly polarized
polarized circularly hand)-(right 90 and 54
⇒°=°= δγ
For example: