Electromagnetic Theory and Wave Propagation, Second Edition

Although the fundamental concepts of Maxwell remain for the most part unchanged since their inception, electromagnetic theory has continued to evolve, extending, most significantly, to shorter and shorter wavelengths. This has revealed many of nature's mysteries. And led to a myriad of applications that have literally changed our world. The second edition of Electromagnetic Theory and Wave Propagation begins by presenting the basic concepts of electromagnetic theory, then explores the field's extended areas primarily discovered after World War II. The author elaborates on the work of pioneer investigators, particularly with respect to the identity of light and electromagnetic waves and then derives the fundamental laws of optics from electromagnetic considerations. He has also added several new topics including meteor astronomy, remote sensing and, most notably, discussions on relativistic electrodynamics.

Table of Contents:
Maxwell's Field Equations and Practical Demonstrations of Electromagnetic Waves Maxwell's Field Equations Field Equations for Different Field Configurations and Media Maxwell's Field Equestions and Conservation of Charge Wave Equations Maxwell's Field Equations with Sinusoidal Time Variations Transverse Nature of Electromagnetic Waves Practical Demonstrations of Electromagnetic Waves Propagations of E.M. Waves through Insulator and Conductor Characteristics of E.M. Wave Propagation Propagation through Transmission Lines and Different Media Comparison of E.M. Wave Propagations through Dielectrics, Conductors and Transmission Lines E.M. Energy Flow and Boundary Conditions Energy Integral-Power Flow and Poynting Vector Boundary Conditions Power for Plane Waves Reflection and Refraction at Oblique Incidence Lossless Dielectric Medium - Snell's Law Fresnel's Equations Wave Penetration in Conducting Medium - Skin Effect Solutions of Electromagnetic Wave Equations Scalar and Vector Potentials Introductory Remark for Obtaining Solution of E.M. Waves Wave Equation in Rectangular Co-ordinate System Wave Equation in Cylindrical Co-ordinate System Wave Equation in Spherical Co-ordinate System Units of Electromagnetic Quantities Five Systems of Units for E.M. Quantities Conversion Tables Waveguides, Fibre Optics and Optical Communication Introduction Rectangular Guide Circular Waveguide Rectangular Resonator Fibre Optics and Optical Communication Physical Structure and Classification of Optical Fibres Physical Principle of Optical Waveguide Signal Distortion in Optical Fibres Ground Wave Propagation Introduction Ground Wave Propagation Effect of Tropospheric Refraction Effective Earth's Radius Propagation of LF, VLF and ELF Waves Introduction Proposed Theories ELF Wave Propagation Propagation through Troposphere Characteristics of Troposphere Forms of Atmospheric Refraction Propagation of UHF and Microwaves under Super Refraction VHF (30-300 MHz) and Microwave Propagation by Tropospheric Scattering Expression of Echopower Fading in Tropospheric Scatter Ionospheric Work up to World War II and Rocket and Satellite-Borne Ionospheric Experiments Introduction Propagation of E.M. Waves in a Magnetoionic Medium - Appleton-Hartree Formula Propagation along any Direction q, Collision Considered Variation of m2 with X for Different Values of Z Polarisation Conditions of Reflection Ray Theory - Propagation through Ionosphere Propagation at Low Frequencies Scattering Recent Advancements Rocket and Satellite-Borne Ionospheric Experiments Comparison of Techniques used for Exploration of Ionosphere Measurements of Ionospheric Parameters by Rockets and Satellites Topside Ionosphere Equatorial Ionosphere Characteristics of Equatorial Ionosphere Incoherent Scatter Radar and Ionosphere Introduction Theory Experimental Arrangements Measurement of Ionospheric Parameters by Incoherent Scatter Radar MST Radar and Middle Atmospheric Dynamics Trapped Radiation in a Dipole Magnetic Field - van Allen Radiation Belt Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field Bouncing Motion between Mirror Points Drift across the Field Line Integral Invariant of Length of Field-Line between the Mirror Points Discovery of van Allen Radiation Belts Whistler Propagation Whistler Phenomenon Classification of Whistlers Storey's Observations of Whistlers Theory of Whistlers Ducted Mode of Propagation MHD Waves and MHD Generators MHD Waves MHD Wave Equations Experimental Verification of MHD Wave Theory MHD Generators MHD Power Generator Satellite Communication Early History Classifications of Satellite Communication Transmisison Characteristics Ground, Spacecraft and Launch Systems Indian Communication Satellites Propagation of Microwaves and Millimeter Waves Introduction Molecular Absorption by Atmospheric Gases in Mw and mm Wave Regions Molecular Absorption of Mw and mm Waves by Planetary Atmospheres Absorption and Scattering by Precipitated Particles Water Vapour Absorption of mm Waves Attenuation by Cloud Attenuation by Fog, Haze, Snow and Hail Attenuation in Sand and Dust Attenuation in Aerosols Relativistic Electrodynamics Introduction Concept of 4-Vector Covariance of Electrodynamic Equations Maxwell Equations in 4-Vector Transformation of Electromagnetic Fields The 4-Vector Form of Lorentz Equations Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Force Equations for a Relativistic Charged Particle Appendices Electromagnetic Sources and Detectors Propagation Characteristics of E.M. Waves Remote Sensing Index Note: Each chapter, with the exception of Chapter 17, also contains a set of problems