Non-Linear Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in an Isotropic Material.
Abstract
Non-Linear Electromagnetic Wave Propagation in an Isotropic Material.Technical rept.,Salathe,Eric P. ;Blythe,P. A. ;CAM-110-28DAAD05-69-C-0053THEMIS-65BRLCR-114(*Electromagnetic wave propagation, Maxwells equations), Isotropism, Partial differential equations, Far field, Shock waves, Polarization, Nonlinear systemsThemis project, Polarized electromagnetic radiation, Elliptrical polarizationIt is shown that small departures from the classical linear constitutive relations can have significant cumulative effects on the propagation of electromagnetic waves. A non-linear far field theory is developed for holohedral isotropic materials. It is found that the amplitude of the signal propagates independently of the direction, although the local direction field depends strongly on this amplitude. The evolution of weak electromagnetic shocks is also discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0769632
Entities
People
- Eric P. Salathe
- P. A. Blythe
Organizations
- Lehigh University