Basics of Uniform Plane Waves - Properties

Uniform Plane Waves:

  • If the phase of the electromagnetic wave is same for all points on a plane surface, then the wave is known as "Plane wave"
  • If the amplitude is also constant in the plane wave, it is called as Uniform Plane Wave.

Properties of Uniform Planewave:

  • Electric field and magnetic field are always perpendicular to each other.
  • No electric field and magnetic field in the direction of wave propagation
Intrinsic Impedance = 377 ohm in free space condition


Youtube Video for this lecture is available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e3Vnc8cUqI&t=55s

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