Physical Optics of Metal Plate Media Part 1, Theoretical Considerations

Abstract

Reflection and transmission of electromagnetic plane waves at the surface of parallel-plate metal structures are studied both theoretically and experimentally. This report, Part I of the study, is the theoretical presentation; Part II will deal with apparatus and experimental findings. The study is confined to rays with polarization parallel to the edges of the plates and a plane of incidence perpendicular to these edges. The theory of Carlson and Heins is extended and made amenable to numerical predictions. Tables and graphs are provided for the coefficients pertaining to an air -metal-plate medium Interface. A method is developed for the analysis of reflecting and transmitting properties of slabs, or media of finite depth.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 19, 1949
Accession Number
ADA457260

Entities

People

  • B. A. Lengyel

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angle Of Incidence
  • Dielectrics
  • Discontinuities
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Frequency
  • Materials
  • Metal Plates
  • Military Research
  • Optics
  • Phase Velocity
  • Plane Waves
  • Radiation
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Transmission Lines
  • Wave Propagation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering