Lecture 2

Velocity of an electromagnetic wave (e.g., light) in free space (perfect

vacuum)

C=3X108 m/s

is the intrinsic impedance of the medium given by ɧ √

Permeability of free space H/m and Permittivity of free

space. єo =8.854x10-12 F/m.

where ℰr is permittivity of material and o r

r is relative permeability of material.

E=ɧH where E electric field & H Magnetic Field.

In free space (vacuum) ɧ=377Ω or 120π.

β= √ ℰ phase shift rad/m

α is attenuation Neper/m propagation factor

Example:

A 10GHz plane wave travelling in free space has an amplitude

E=20 V/m .Find β,η,λ,vp and H.

Solution :