ON A PHYSICAL FOUNDATION FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEM THEORY
Abstract
The traditional basis for the theory of electromagnetic systems (e.g. , circuits, microwave networks, antennas) is a collection of definitions describing their temporal and spectral properties. It is shown here that these properties are all derivable as a consequence of two physical assumptions, namely, the Maxwell-Lorentz theory of electromagnetism and the postulates of causality, linearity, time-invariance, and passivity. These two assumptions alone thus constitute an axiomatic physical foundation for electromagnetic system theory.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 20, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0692120
Entities
People
- Donald R. Rhodes
Organizations
- North Carolina State University