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Plane Wave Calculator

electromagnetic wave
wave impedance
phase velocity
wavelength
plane wave

This page provides a calculator for analyzing plane waves travelling in unbound materials in TEM (Transverse Electromagnetic) mode. It allows you to calculate key parameters such as phase velocity, wavelength, and wave impedance.

Inputs

Outputs

EXAMPLE:

INPUTS:

  • Relative Permittivity (εr): 16
  • Relative Permeability (μr): 4
  • Frequency (f): 4 GHz

OUTPUTS:

  • Phase Velocity (vp): 3.75 x 107 m/s
  • Wavelength (λ): 0.009375 m
  • Wave Impedance (η): 188.5 Ohm

Plane Wave Equation

The following equation or formula is used for the plane wave calculator:

plane wave calculator

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