An electric field propagates along the z-direction and has only one component along the x -axis.  It can be generally described by the equation (phasor form):     Ex = E+ exp (-jbz) + E- exp (+jbz)

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An electric field propagates along the z-direction and has only one component along the x -axis.  It can be generally described by the equation (phasor form):

 

 

Ex = E+ exp (-jbz) + E- exp (+jbz)

 

At z=0, there is a mirror (perfect conductor); using the boundary condition  Ex =0 at z=0, find:

 

  • The relation between E- and E+ , also known as the “reflection coefficient”.
  • The time expression of the total electric field for z < 0, assuming an angular frequency w.
  • The distance between the maxima and minima of the electric field.

 

(THIS PROBLEM IS ENTIRELY EQUIVALENT OF AN IDEAL TRANSMISSION LINE SHORT-CIRCUITED AT Z= 0).

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