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Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Source Radiation in Space-Time Periodic Media

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Elachi, Charles (1971) Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Source Radiation in Space-Time Periodic Media. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/WYFR-GR84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10302003-143115

Abstract

The electromagnetic wave equations for the fields, potentials and Hertz vectors are derived and a Lorentz gauge is given for space-time dependent media. Electromagnetic wave propagation, electric and magnetic dipole radiation, and Cerenkov and transition radiation in sinusoidally space-time periodic dielectric, plasma and uniaxial plasma are studied and numerous radiation patterns are given. A special radiation effect in the uniaxial plasma is investigated. Finally the study is extended to general space-time periodic media (i.e., ε = ε0εr [1 + ε1 f(Kz - Ωt)] where f(ξ) is a periodic function).

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Electromagnetic wave propagation ; Source radiation ; Space-time periodic media
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Electrical Engineering
Minor Option:Business Economics and Management
Awards:Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award, 2021. Allan D. Emil Memorial Award, 2016. William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement, 2008. NASA Distinguished Service Medal, 1999. Nevada Medal. IEEE Fellow.
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Papas, Charles Herach
Group:GALCIT, Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:17 May 1971
Record Number:CaltechETD:etd-10302003-143115
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-10302003-143115
DOI:10.7907/WYFR-GR84
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:4318
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Imported from ETD-db
Deposited On:06 Nov 2003
Last Modified:20 Jun 2024 22:00

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