Task 2 - Electromagnetic waves in bounded open media

Individual work

Estefania Payan Trochez

Group 32

1115080990

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA UNAD

Escuela de Ciencias Básicas, Tecnología e Ingeniería

Teoría Electromagnética y Ondas

2020 16-01
 Introduction

Apply the concepts of physics and electromagnetism to determine the behavior of

electromagnetic waves when propagated in delimited open media, using mathematical
methods to solve application exercises.
 Questions: (write with your own words)

1. What are the modes of propagation of electromagnetic waves?

R/: Electromagnetic waves propagate in different ways, depending on the frequency,
signal energy, and electromagnetic properties of different media.
-Direct propagation occurs when there is a visual between the
transmitter and receiver, as in the case of old TV antennas.
-Propagation system is called terrestrial reflection propagation and is very common in
radio frequency (RF) applications
-Propagation by atmospheric reflection, the different layers of the
atmosphere, due to their different density and ionization level, reflect as conductive
surfaces, the signals in medium and high frequencies (MF-HF-VHF).
-Programming by retransmission via land, installation of multiple repeater systems in
line of sight, as in microwave links or using retransmission via satellite
-In places where the topography is rough or there are very high mountains with deep
valleys, electromagnetic waves of a certain frequency can also be propagated by
multiple reflectiong
2. What does it mean to polarize an electromagnetic wave?
R/: An electromagnetic wave is polarized by the different components of the electric
field and the relationship that exists between them. The polarization mode of a wave
is characterized by the difference in phase and amplitude between the transverse
components of the electromagnetic field that generate the electromagnetic wave. The
general shape of the electric field of a wave that moves in X direction
Types of polarization: Linear polarization, Circular polarization, Elliptical polarization
3. What is the phenomenon of total reflection of an electromagnetic wave?
R/: The phenomenon occurs when the refractive index of the substance in which the
wave originates (n1) is greater than that of the substance towards which it tries to
pass (n2). This condition is called total internal reflection and can occur in optics, but
also with all kinds of electromagnetic waves.
 4. What is the purpose of Snell's Law in the study of the propagation of
waves?
R/: "Snell's Law": Where n1 and n2 are the refractive indices of media 1 and 2,
respectively. The angle of incidence is always equal to that of reflection. The
propagation of a wave along the X axis. The x = 0 plane is the separation surface of
the two media; When a wave impinges on the surface that separates two media with
different mechanical properties, one part is reflected and another part is transmitted
to the second medium.
 Application exercises:
2
+¿=120 mW /m ¿
1. An electromagnetic wave of f =¿ MHz and P1 , incident from the air
(η1 =120 π Ω), perpendicular to an infinite wall with an intrinsic impedance
η2=CCC Ω . Calculate the reflected power P−¿
1 and the transmitted power P2 to the
¿ +¿¿

wall.

Conclusions

Conclusion 1:

Conclusion 2:

The conclusions should be written with their own words and should focus on the
concepts explored, learned, discovered and practiced in the development of the
activity, it is suggested to present a conclusion by topic, the result of learning
obtained as evidence of conceptual assimilation.

To obtain a good writing it is suggested to read the written several times, correcting
and adjusting the text until obtaining a clear and coherent postulate. Avoid
superficiality and simplicity.

Bibliography

Bibliography 1:
Examples of bibliography format:

Physical book.
Surname, A., & Surname, B. (Year). Title of the book. (pp. xx-xx). City, Country:
Editorial.

Chapter of a physical book.

Surname, A., & Surname, B. (Year). Title of the chapter or the entry. Title of the book
(pp. xx-xx). City, Country: Editorial.

Ebook.
Surname, A. (Year). Title of the book. (pp. xx-xx). Country: Editorial. Retrieved from
http: // ...

Chapter of an electronic book.

Surname, A., & Surname, B. (Year). Title of the chapter or the entry. Title of the book
(pp. xx-xx). City, Country: Editorial. Retrieved from http: // ...

Internet video.
Surname, N. (Year). Title of the video Video server [Video]. Retrieved from http: // ...