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The generation of an electromagnetic wave is presented using two of Maxwell’s equations and class notes from William K. Hershberger’s 1960, UCLA class on Electromagnetic Theory. The presentation uses a pair of parallel plates as described by Maxwell in deriving the concept of displacement current. The result is lines of flux (defined as displacement current) that radiates out from the parallel plates. The generation of the E and H fields as a function of the displacement current is presented.
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W.K. Hershberger’s previous professional experience includes working for AT&T on the Transatlantic cable between the United States and England.
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See Appendix B.
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See Appendix C.
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Frederick Research Corp (1962) Handbook of radio frequency interference, vol 3 (Methods of Electromagnetic Interference Suppression). Frederick Research Corp., Wheaton, MD
Hershberger WK (1960) Class notes from UCLA class on electromagnetic theory
Hallen E (1962) Electromagnetic theory. Wiley, New York
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Kunkel, G.M. (2020). Generation of Electromagnetic Waves. In: Shielding of Electromagnetic Waves. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-19238-9_3
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