Task 2 - Electromagnetic waves in bounded media

Individual work

Student name
Group xx
Identification number

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL ABIERTA Y A DISTANCIA UNAD

Escuela de Ciencias Básicas, Tecnología e Ingeniería
Teoría Electromagnética y Ondas
2022 16-04
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Activity
Answers: (write with your own words)
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Application exercise:
For the development of the following exercises, note that ¿ corresponds to the
group number and CCC to the last 3 digits of the identification number.

2
+¿=120 mW /m ¿
1. An electromagnetic wave of f =¿ MHz and P1 travels through the air
( η1 =120 π Ω ≅ 377 Ω ) and collides perpendicularly on a plane wall of intrinsic
−¿ ¿
impedance η2=(CCC +10)Ω. Calculate the reflected power P1 and the
+¿¿
transmitted power P2 at the wall.

Figure 1: Propagation of “normal wave” in infinite medium.

Attention, for the calculations:
1. Replace your values (with units) in the equation.
2. Write the answer with your units.
3. Perform the operation on a virtual scientific calculator. *
4. Paste the calculator image into the report.
If the image is not included, the exercise rating is 0 points.
* You can use https://www.geogebra.org/scientific
Interpretation: According to the power concepts, explain the meaning
−¿ ¿ +¿¿
of the value obtained for P1 and P2 .
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+¿=120 mW /m ¿
2. An electromagnetic wave of f =¿ MHz and P1 is emitted by a
generator through the air ( η air =120 π Ω ≅ 377 Ω ) and collides perpendicularly
on a wall of intrinsic impedance η wall =( CCC+ 20 ) Ω and 30cm thick.

Figure 2: Propagation of “normal wave” in finite medium.

a. Calculate the coefficient of reflection Γ and transmission τ seen by the

generator.
b. Determine in [%] and [mW /m2 ] the power Pt that is transmitted to the
receiver.

Attention, for the calculations:

1. Replace your values (with units) in the equation.
2. Write the answer with your units.
3. Perform the operation on a virtual scientific calculator. *
4. Paste the calculator image into the report.
If the image is not included, the exercise rating is 0 points.
* You can use https://www.geogebra.org/scientific

Interpretation: according to the concepts explored, explain the

meaning of the value obtained for Γ , τ and Pt .

3. An electromagnetic wave propagates through several mediums as shown

in the graph.
 Figure 3: Propagation of “oblique wave” in finite media.

Initially the wave travels through the air and strikes the surface of the

( )
o
CCC
sweet water at an angle of a θ = + 20 with the surface. Using Snell's
20
Law, calculate step by step the total path of the wave until you find the
value of the angle θb .

Attention, for the calculations:

1. Replace your values (with units) in the equation.
2. Write the answer with your units.
3. Perform the operation on a virtual scientific calculator. *
4. Paste the calculator image into the report.
If the image is not included, the exercise rating is 0 points.
* You can use https://www.geogebra.org/scientific

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