At = a0A0 + a<t> A<t> (3.

32)

These equations are valid only in the far-field of an antenna.

EXAMPLE 3.3

Given that A = ar Ar + a0A0 is independent of </;, show that

H = aq'>
_!_ 8(rA0)
( _ 8A )r
rµ 8r 80
Solution: From Eqn (3.22)

1
H = -V x A
µ

The curl operation in spherical coordinates can be written as

ar ra0 r sin 0a</>

v x A= r2 sm0
� 18/8r 8/80 8/8</J
Ar rA0 r sin 0Aq'>

Since  <t> =0

V x A= 2
1
[a (
8(rA0)
r sin 0 r - 8</;
) a0r - ( - 8A8</; )r

•( 8(rA0)
A 8Ar l \