Transmission Lines and Wave Propagation

INTRODUCTION
Transmission Systems
The Circuit-Theory Approach to Transmission-Line Analysis
Traveling-Wave Fields - Lines and Waveguides
Closure
References
WAVE PROPAGATION ON AN INFINITE LOSSLESS LINE
Partial Differential Equations of Lossless Line
Traveling-Wave Solutions to the Wave Equation
Conclusions
Problems
References
STEP-FUNCTION WAVES ON A TERMINATED LOSSLESS LINE
Boundary Conditions and Reflection Process
Responses of Single-Section Lines
Reflections on Lines with Discontinuities or Branches
Conclusions
Problems
References
SINUSOIDAL TRAVELING WAVES ON A LOSSY LINE
Mathematical Solution for Traveling-Wave Properties
Phasor Notation for Traveling-Wave Functions
Propagation Characteristics as Functions of Frequency
Conclusions
Problems
References
WAVE DISTORTION ON LOSSY LINES - STEP-FUNCTION SOURCE
Transforms of Voltage and Current on a Lossy Line
Operational Parameters - First-Order Skin-Effect Approximation
Response on Semi-Infinite Line with Zero Source Impedance
Semi-Infinite Line, Nonzero Source Resistance
Line of Finite Length, Resistively Matched
Conclusions
Problems
References
SINUSOIDAL VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS ON A TERMINATED LINE - STANDING WAVES
Incident and Reflected Wave Functions
Limiting-Case Reflection Situations
Standing-Wave Ratio
Resultant Standing-Wave Phasors - Hyperbolic Functions
Lumped-Impedance Discontinuities
Conclusions
Problems
References
IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE, AND THE SMITH CHART
Input Impedance
Limiting-Case Input Impedances
Line Parameters as Functions of Open-Circuit and Short-Circuit Impedances
Lossless Line: Impedance Function and Standing-Wave Ratio
Nomographic Chart for Impedance Calculations
Some Applications of the Smith Chart
Thévénin Equivalent Circuit for output of Energized Line
Conclusions
Problems
References
THE LADDER-NETWORK DELAY LINE OR ARTIFICIAL LINE
Symmetrical Networks
The Lumped-Parameter Delay Line as a Low-Pass Filter
Step-Function Response of Ladder-Network Delay Line
Conclusions
Problems
References
COUPLED TRANSMISSION LINES
Partial Differential Equations for Coupled Lines
Solution for Symmetric Coupled Lines
Coupled-Line Directional Coupler
Solution for Asymmetric Coupled Lines
Crosstalk Between Coupled Lines
Conclusions
Problems
References
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND MAXWELL'S EQUATIONS
An Overview of Classical Electromagnetics
Reduction of Field Equations to Differential Form
Conclusions
Problems
References
PLANE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
Sinusoidal Traveling-Wave Fields in Infinite Medium
Reflection and Refraction at Normal Incidence
Reflection at Oblique Incidence
Plane Waves Traveling Parallel to Highly Conducting Surfaces
Conclusions
Problems
References
GUIDED FIELDS: ARRAYS OF TWO OR MORE CONDUCTORS
Coaxial Line
Circular-Wire Parallel Pair
Image-Conductor Analysis of Ground Planes and Shields
Transmission Modes of Multiconductor Systems
Some Design Considerations for Practical Lines
Conclusions
Problems
References
FIELDS IN HOLLOW RECTANGULAR WAVEGUIDES
TEm0 Propagating Modes
Dominant-Mode Standing Waves-Waveguide Impedances
General Solution for TE and TM Modes
Evanescent Modes and General Discontinuities
Velocities and Signal Propagation
Attenuation of TE10 Propagating Mode
Conclusions
Problems
References
FIELDS IN CYLINDRICAL WAVEGUIDES
Solution of Maxwell's Equations in Cylindrical Coordinates
Propagation Modes in Hollow Circular Waveguide
Fiber Optic Cables
Parasitic Propagating Modes in Coaxial Cable
Elliptical Cylindrical Waveguides
Conclusions
Problems
References
SKIN EFFECT IN COAXIAL CONDUCTORS
Conduction-Current-Density Field
Magnetic Field within Conducting Regions
Impedance Component Due to Finite Conductivity
Thin-Walled Outer Conductor
Conclusions
Problems
References
APPENDIX A: VECTOR ANALYSIS - DEFINITIONS AND FORMULAS
Vector Operations and Functions
Coordinate Systems and Component Resolution
References
APPENDIX B: BESSEL FUNCTIONS
Independent Variable Real
Independent Variable Purely Imaginary
Independent Variable Complex
References
APPENDIX C: PARALLEL-SLAB EQUIVALENT OF SLOTTED COAXIAL LINE
Slotted Lines: General
Conformal Transformations: Basic Properties
Transformation Function for Coaxial Line
Problems
References
APPENDIX D: EARTH CURRENTS AND DISTRIBUTED IMPEDANCES
Earth-Current Characteristics
Distributed Impedances of Ground-Return Circuits
Conclusions
References
APPENDIX E: LOW-TEMPERATURE IMPEDANCE EFFECTS
Superconductivity
Anomalous Skin Effect
References
APPENDIX F: TABLE OF PHYSICAL CONSTANTS
AUTHOR INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX