This page covers the principles and characteristics of dielectric slab waveguides and optical fibers, detailing TE modes, their frequency behavior, and the impact of geometrical properties on light pr...This page covers the principles and characteristics of dielectric slab waveguides and optical fibers, detailing TE modes, their frequency behavior, and the impact of geometrical properties on light propagation. It discusses the propagation of different modes, challenges such as dispersion and pulse distortion in optical fibers, and techniques to mitigate these effects.
This page explores wave behavior in anisotropic media and birefringent materials, emphasizing how direction-dependent properties affect wave propagation and polarization. It delves into plasma dynamic...This page explores wave behavior in anisotropic media and birefringent materials, emphasizing how direction-dependent properties affect wave propagation and polarization. It delves into plasma dynamics, including phase and group velocities, dispersion phenomena, and the implications of wave behavior relative to the plasma frequency. Additionally, it discusses exponential decay of waves, particularly the delay between electric and magnetic fields, leading to unique energy storage characteristics.