The electromagnetic wave propagation in discontinuous waveguide containing plasma

Abstract

The current study examines how electromagnetic waves scatter when encountering plasma medium and step-discontinuities. The physical model used in the study includes dielectric and plasma layers separated by horizontal plates made of metallic conducting material. The problem of interest is solved using the Mode-matching technique, which projects the solution onto an orthogonal basis to explain how planar mode excitation is reflected, transmitted, and attenuated. The mathematical and intrinsic power analyses confirm the accuracy of the algebra and solution scheme used. The analysis provides an understanding of both the mathematical and theoretical aspects of the structure under consideration.

Keywords:

• Electromagnetic waves
• scattering
• cold plasma
• metallic conducting
• mode-matching

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).