Citation
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.)) |
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| 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) |
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| Group: | GALCIT, Caltech Distinguished Alumni Award |
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| 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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