• Bullet Point List All SI Unit Siemens Symbol (S): Terminology and Related Definitions.
  • Definition of a circuit: a closed loop of conductive material through which electrical current can flow
  • Definition of a conductor: a material with a high conductivity
  • Definition of a current: the flow of electrical charge through a circuit, typically measured in amperes (A)
  • Definition of a resistor: a device that resists the flow of electrical current, typically used to control the current in a circuit
  • Definition of a short circuit: an abnormal connection between two nodes of an electric circuit intended to be at different voltages
  • Definition of a superconductor: a material with zero electrical resistance, meaning it has infinite conductivity
  • Definition of a voltage: the electric potential difference between two points in a circuit, typically measured in volts (V)
  • Definition of an electric charge: a fundamental property of some subatomic particles, characterized by either a negative or positive charge
  • Definition of an electric dipole: a pair of equal and opposite charges separated by a small distance
  • Definition of an electric field: a physical quantity that describes the force exerted on a charged particle due to the presence of other charges
  • Definition of an electric flux: a measure of the number of electric field lines passing through a given surface
  • Definition of an electric polarization: the alignment of the electric dipoles in a material in response to an applied electric field
  • Definition of an electric potential: the amount of electrical energy per unit charge in a static electric field
  • Definition of an electric power: the rate at which electrical energy is transferred in a circuit, typically measured in watts (W)
  • Definition of an electric quadrupole: a distribution of electric charge in which the net dipole moment is zero, but there is a non-zero gradient of the electric field
  • Definition of an ideal conductor: a material with infinite conductivity and zero resistance
  • Definition of an ideal insulator: a material with zero conductivity and infinite resistance
  • Definition of an insulator: a material with a low conductivity.
  • Definition of an open circuit: a type of electrical circuit in which there is a break in the continuity, resulting in an absence of current flow.
  • Definition of capacitance: the ability of a circuit element to store electric charge, typically measured in farads (F)
  • Definition of conductance: the ability of a material or substance to allow electrical current to flow through it
  • Definition of Coulomb’s law: an inverse-square law that describes the force between two point charges in an electric field.
  • Definition of electric circuit: a path through which electric current flows
  • Definition of electric energy: the energy transferred by an electric current, typically measured in joules (J)
  • Definition of electric potential difference: the difference in electric potential energy per unit charge between two points in an electric field
  • Definition of electric potential energy: the energy associated with the position of electric charges in an electric field
  • Definition of electric power: the rate at which energy is transferred by an electric circuit, measured in watts (W)
  • Definition of electrical conductivity: a measure of a material’s ability to conduct electricity, typically measured in siemens per meter (S/m)
  • Definition of electrical resistivity: a measure of a material’s ability to resist the flow of electricity, typically measured in ohm-meters (Ω·m)
  • Definition of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): the ability of electronic devices to function in their intended environment without causing interference to other devices
  • Definition of electromagnetic field absorption: the process by which an electromagnetic wave loses energy as it passes through a material.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field absorption: the process of an electromagnetic wave losing energy as it passes through a material.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field antenna arrays: a group of antennas that work together to produce a specific electromagnetic field pattern.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field antenna beamforming: the process of controlling the direction of an electromagnetic wave by adjusting the phase and amplitude of the signals emitted by an array of antennas.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field antenna diversity: the use of multiple antennas to improve the quality and reliability of wireless communications.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field antenna gain: the measure of the increase in power of an electromagnetic wave as it passes through an antenna.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field antenna impedance: the opposition of an antenna to the flow of an electromagnetic wave.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field antenna matching: the process of adjusting the impedance of an antenna to match the impedance of the transmission line.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field antenna pattern: the distribution of the electromagnetic field in the space around an antenna.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field antenna polarization: the orientation of the oscillations of an electromagnetic wave in relation to the antenna.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field antennas: devices that are designed to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field attenuation: the reduction of the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a material.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field attenuation: the reduction of the strength of an electromagnetic field as it passes through a material or over a distance.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field birefringence: the phenomenon where an electromagnetic wave has two different indices of refraction for different polarisation states.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field circular polarisation: a polarisation state in which the electric field vector of an electromagnetic wave traces out a circle as it oscillates.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field coherence: the degree to which the oscillations of an electromagnetic wave are in phase with each other.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field coupling: the transfer of energy from one electromagnetic field to another, through either direct or indirect means.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field demodulation: the process of extracting the original information from a modulated electromagnetic wave.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field depolarisation: the process by which an electromagnetic wave loses its polarisation state.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field dichroism: the phenomenon where an electromagnetic wave is absorbed differently by a material depending on its polarisation state.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field diffraction grating: a device made of a series of closely spaced parallel lines that diffracts electromagnetic waves of different frequencies in different directions.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field diffraction: the bending of an electromagnetic wave around an obstacle or through an opening.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field diffraction: the bending of electromagnetic waves around an obstacle or through an opening.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field dispersion: the separation of an electromagnetic wave into its component frequencies as it propagates through a material.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field dispersion: the variation of the speed of an electromagnetic wave as it travels through a medium.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field dosimetry: the measurement of the amount of electromagnetic energy absorbed by a person’s body, used to evaluate potential health risks from exposure to electromagnetic fields
  • Definition of electromagnetic field elliptical polarisation: a polarisation state in which the electric field vector of an electromagnetic wave traces out an ellipse as it oscillates.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field emission: the release of electromagnetic energy into the environment, typically from electronic devices and power lines.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field exposure limit: the maximum level of electromagnetic field exposure that is considered safe for human health, as determined by international and national standards.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field Faraday Effect: the rotation of the plane of polarization of electromagnetic waves when passing through a magnetic field.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field Faraday rotation: a rotation of the plane of polarisation of an electromagnetic wave as it passes through a magnetic field.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field hazard: potential harmful effects that electromagnetic fields can have on living organisms and electronic equipment
  • Definition of electromagnetic field interference: the combined effect of two or more electromagnetic waves on the same point in space.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field interference: the interaction of two or more electromagnetic waves that results in a new wave pattern.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field inverse Faraday Effect: the generation of an electrical current when the plane of polarization of an electromagnetic wave is rotated.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field Kerr Effect: the change in the refractive index of a material when an electromagnetic wave is passed through it.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field linear polarisation: a polarisation state in which the electric field vector of an electromagnetic wave oscillates in a single plane.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field meters: devices used to measure the strength and direction of electromagnetic fields.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field modulation techniques: methods used to modulate an electromagnetic wave, such as amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM), and phase modulation (PM).
  • Definition of electromagnetic field modulation: the process of varying one or more characteristics of an electromagnetic wave, such as its amplitude, frequency, or phase.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field multiplexing: the process of transmitting multiple signals simultaneously over a single channel by using different frequencies, phases, or other characteristics of the electromagnetic wave.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field polarisation: the orientation of the electric field vector in an electromagnetic wave.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field polariser: a device that allows only a certain polarisation state of an electromagnetic wave to pass through.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field polarization: the alignment of the oscillations of an electromagnetic wave in a particular direction.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field propagation: the movement of electromagnetic waves through a medium or through space.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field quarter-wave plate: a device that changes the polarisation state of an electromagnetic wave by a quarter of a wavelength.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field reflection: the bouncing back of electromagnetic waves when they encounter a surface that is not able to absorb them.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field reflection: the change in direction of an electromagnetic wave when it hits a surface that it cannot pass through.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field refraction: the change in direction of an electromagnetic wave as it passes through a material with a changing index of refraction.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field refraction: the change in direction of electromagnetic waves as they pass through a medium with a changing refractive index.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field resonance: the phenomenon where an electromagnetic wave of a certain frequency is absorbed and amplified by a system.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field scattering: the change in direction of electromagnetic waves as they encounter an object or obstacle in their path.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field scattering: the redistribution of an electromagnetic wave’s energy as it encounters obstacles or irregularities in the environment.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field sensor: a device that can detect the presence and strength of an electromagnetic field
  • Definition of electromagnetic field simulation: the process of creating a model of an electromagnetic field and using it to predict its behavior in a specific environment
  • Definition of electromagnetic field Skin Effect: the phenomenon where the electrical current flows mainly on the surface of a conductor, which can lead to a reduction in the effective resistance of the conductor.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field solenoid: a coil of wire that creates a strong and uniform magnetic field when an electric current is passed through it.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field standards: set of guidelines and regulations that specify the maximum levels of electromagnetic field exposure that is considered safe for human health and electronic equipment.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field therapy: a method of treating diseases and injuries by exposing the body to electromagnetic fields
  • Definition of electromagnetic field transduction: the conversion of electromagnetic energy into another form of energy, such as mechanical or electrical energy.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field transmission: the process by which an electromagnetic wave passes through a material with minimal loss of energy.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide active waveguides: waveguides that include active elements such as amplifiers or lasers to boost the power of electromagnetic waves.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide amplifier: a device that amplifies an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide antenna: a device that can both guide and radiate electromagnetic waves, such as a horn antenna.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide antenna: a device that converts electromagnetic waves in a waveguide into free-space electromagnetic waves or vice versa.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide attenuation coefficient: the rate at which an electromagnetic wave’s power decreases as it propagates through a waveguide due to absorption and scattering.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide attenuation constant: the rate at which the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave decreases as it propagates through a waveguide due to loss mechanisms such as absorption or scattering.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide attenuation: the reduction of the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide attenuators: devices that reduce the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave as it passes through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide beam-steering: the ability to steer the direction of an electromagnetic wave beam as it travels through a waveguide, typically achieved by using phased arrays of antennas or other beam-steering devices.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide bend: a change in the direction of a waveguide that causes a change in the phase of the wave propagating through it.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide characteristic impedance: the ratio of the voltage to the current of an electromagnetic wave at a given point in a waveguide, used to match the waveguide to other components or transmission lines.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide chiral metamaterials: metamaterials that exhibit a handedness or “chirality” in their electromagnetic properties, leading to unusual phenomena such as circular dichroism or circular birefringence.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide circulator: a device that allows energy to pass in one direction around a loop of waveguides but blocks it in the opposite direction.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide circulators: devices that allow electromagnetic waves to travel in one direction through a waveguide while blocking any waves travelling in the opposite direction.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide confinement factor: the ratio of the energy in a waveguide mode to the energy in the same mode outside the waveguide, indicating how well the waveguide confines the electromagnetic wave.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide confinement loss: the loss of power that occurs as an electromagnetic wave travels through a waveguide due to the wave’s leakage out of the guide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide coupler: a device that allows energy to transfer between two waveguides or between a waveguide and an antenna.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide couplers: devices that transfer energy between a waveguide and another medium, such as an antenna or a fiber optic cable.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide coupling: the transfer of energy between different waveguide modes or between the waveguide and external sources or loads.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide coupling: the transfer of energy between two different waveguides.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide cutoff frequency: the frequency below which an electromagnetic wave is unable to propagate through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide cutoff frequency: the lowest frequency at which a given mode can exist in a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide cutoff frequency: the lowest frequency at which a particular waveguide mode can propagate.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide cutoff frequency: the lowest frequency at which an electromagnetic wave can propagate through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide cutoff wavelength of the hybrid mode: the longest wavelength at which the hybrid mode of an electromagnetic wave can propagate through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide cutoff wavelength of the transverse electric (TE) mode: the longest wavelength at which the transverse electric mode of an electromagnetic wave can propagate through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide cutoff wavelength of the transverse magnetic (TM) mode: the longest wavelength at which the transverse magnetic mode of an electromagnetic wave can propagate through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide cutoff wavelength: the longest wavelength at which an electromagnetic wave can propagate through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide demultiplexer: a device that separates a multiplexed signal into its individual component signals.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide demultiplexers: devices that can separate a single signal on multiple frequencies into different waveguides for separate processing.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide directional coupler: a waveguide device that allows for the transfer of energy between two waveguides through evanescent coupling.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide dispersion: the variation of the phase and group velocities of a wave as it propagates through a waveguide, caused by the variation of the waveguide’s refractive index with frequency.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide dispersion: the variation of the phase and group velocities of different frequency components of an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide dispersion: the variation of the phase velocity of an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide effective index method: a mathematical technique for predicting the properties of waveguide modes, based on the waveguide’s effective refractive index.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide effective index of the hybrid mode: the refractive index of a waveguide calculated for the hybrid mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide effective index of the transverse electric (TE) mode: the refractive index of a waveguide calculated for the transverse electric mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide effective index of the transverse magnetic (TM) mode: the refractive index of a waveguide calculated for the transverse magnetic mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide effective index: the refractive index of a waveguide calculated for a specific mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structures: periodic structures that can suppress or block the propagation of electromagnetic waves within a certain frequency range.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide filter: a device that allows certain frequencies of electromagnetic waves to pass through while blocking others.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide filters: devices that allow certain frequencies of electromagnetic waves to pass through while blocking others.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide frequency selective surfaces (FSS): thin, planar structures that can reflect or transmit electromagnetic waves of specific frequencies while rejecting others.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide group velocity: the velocity at which an electromagnetic wave’s energy propagates through a waveguide, which can be different from its phase velocity.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide horn antenna: a flared waveguide that acts as an antenna, typically used at microwave frequencies.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide horn antennas: a flared waveguide used to increase the directivity and gain of an antenna.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide hybrid waveguides: waveguides that combine different types of materials or structures such as dielectrics, metals, and semiconductors to achieve specific electromagnetic properties or functionality.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide integrated waveguide devices: waveguide components that are integrated with other passive or active elements such as filters, modulators, or detectors to form a complete device.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide isolation: the ability of a waveguide to prevent the coupling of electromagnetic energy between different parts of the guide or between the guide and external sources or loads.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide isolator: a device that allows energy to pass in one direction through a waveguide but blocks it in the opposite direction.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide isolators: devices that prevent electromagnetic waves from reflecting back into the waveguide and causing interference.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide junction: a point where two or more waveguides intersect and energy can be transferred between them.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide junctions: the point where two or more waveguides meet and energy can be transferred between them.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide leaky wave antenna: an antenna that radiates energy from a waveguide through a gradual variation in the waveguide’s dimensions or material properties.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide lens: a device that can focus or collimate electromagnetic waves in a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide lens: a device that focuses or collimates an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide loss: the reduction in the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide metamaterial-inspired structures: structures that mimic the properties of metamaterials, but are made with conventional materials and fabrication methods.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide metamaterials: artificially engineered materials that can exhibit unusual electromagnetic properties not found in natural materials, such as negative refraction or supercoupling.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide metasurfaces: two-dimensional arrays of subwavelength-sized elements that can control the amplitude, phase, and polarization of an electromagnetic wave in a highly localized manner.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide modal analysis: the study of the different waveguide modes and their properties, including their frequencies, polarization, and spatial distribution.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode conversion: the process of converting an electromagnetic wave from one mode to another as it propagates through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode cutoff: the lowest frequency or longest wavelength at which a waveguide mode can propagate through the waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode dispersion: the change in phase velocity or group velocity of a waveguide mode with frequency.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode field distribution: the spatial distribution of the electric and magnetic fields of a waveguide mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode frequency: the frequency of oscillation of a waveguide mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode group velocity: the velocity at which a waveguide mode propagates through the waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode index: the integer value that characterizes the order of a waveguide mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode loss: the amount of power lost by a waveguide mode due to absorption and scattering as it propagates through the waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode matching: the process of adjusting the parameters of a waveguide or the excitation of a wave to match the characteristics of a particular waveguide mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode phase velocity: the velocity at which the phase of a waveguide mode propagates through the waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode polarization: the orientation of the electric field vector of a waveguide mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode wavelength: the wavelength of oscillation of a waveguide mode.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode: a specific pattern of electric and magnetic fields that can exist within a waveguide, characterized by its unique frequency, polarization, and spatial distribution.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode: a specific pattern of oscillation of an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode-conversion efficiency: the ratio of the power in a desired mode to the total input power, indicating how well a mode conversion process is working.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode-division multiplexing: a technique for increasing the capacity of optical communication systems by using different waveguide modes to transmit multiple channels of data simultaneously.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode-hopping: the sudden transition of an electromagnetic wave from one waveguide mode to another, caused by variations in the waveguide’s refractive index or other factors.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide modes: the specific patterns of electromagnetic waves that can propagate through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide mode-selective coupler: a device that allows for the transfer of energy between specific waveguide modes while suppressing the coupling to other modes.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide modulators: devices that can change the amplitude, phase or polarisation of electromagnetic waves passing through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide multiplexer: a device that combines multiple signals at different frequencies onto a single waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide multiplexers: devices that can combine multiple signals on different frequencies into a single waveguide for transmission.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide negative refraction: a property of metamaterials that can bend electromagnetic waves in a direction opposite to what is predicted by Snell’s law.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide nonlinear waveguides: waveguides that allow for nonlinear interactions between electromagnetic waves, leading to phenomena such as harmonic generation, self-phase modulation and optical parametric amplification.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide nonreciprocity: a property of a waveguide or device that allows electromagnetic waves to propagate in one direction but not in the opposite direction.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide nonreciprocity: the property of a waveguide that allows for the unidirectional propagation of electromagnetic waves.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide overmoded waveguide: a waveguide that supports multiple modes with similar cutoff frequencies and can lead to increased loss and crosstalk.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide passive waveguides: waveguides that do not include active elements and rely on passive elements such as dielectrics or metal coatings to guide electromagnetic waves.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide phase array: a group of waveguides that work together to produce a specific electromagnetic field pattern.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide phase matching: the process of adjusting the phase relationship between two or more waves in a waveguide to achieve constructive interference or other desired results.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide phase shifter: a device that changes the phase of an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide phase shifters: devices that change the phase of an electromagnetic wave as it passes through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide photonics-plasmonics integration: the integration of photonic and plasmonic structures in a waveguide to achieve enhanced light-matter interactions, improved confinement and manipulation of light and increased sensitivity in sensing applications.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide plasmonics: the study of the interaction of electromagnetic waves with free electrons at metal surfaces, which can lead to the confinement of electromagnetic energy on the nanoscale.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide polarization: the direction of the electric field vector of an electromagnetic wave, which can be linear, circular, or elliptical.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide polarization-maintaining waveguide: a waveguide that is designed to maintain the polarization state of an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through the guide, using techniques such as stress rods or twisted cores.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide polarization-mode dispersion: the variation of the group velocity of an electromagnetic wave with its polarization state, caused by the differences in the waveguide’s refractive index for different polarizations.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide polarization-sensitive device: a device that is sensitive to the polarization state of an electromagnetic wave, such as a polarizer or a waveguide-based polarimeter.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide polarizers: devices that selectively allow certain polarisation states of electromagnetic waves to pass through while blocking others.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide propagation constant: a complex number that describes the behavior of an electromagnetic wave as it propagates through a waveguide, including both its amplitude and phase.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide quantum waveguides: waveguides that can confine and guide quantum systems such as atoms, ions, or superconducting qubits, allowing for the manipulation and control of quantum states.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide resonators: a closed structure that allows electromagnetic waves to resonate inside, and can be used to enhance or filter specific frequencies.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide single-mode condition: the condition that a waveguide must meet for it to support only one mode of propagation.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide slow wave structures: structures that can slow down the phase velocity of an electromagnetic wave, allowing for more efficient interaction with a device or medium.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide splitters: a device that divides an electromagnetic wave into two or more separate waves.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide supercoupling: a phenomenon where two waveguides can be coupled with much stronger efficiency than what is expected from the overlap of their mode fields.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide switches: devices that can selectively route electromagnetic waves from one waveguide to another.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide tapers: a gradual change in the cross-sectional area of a waveguide to smoothly transition the energy from one waveguide to another.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide terahertz: the frequency range of electromagnetic waves between microwaves and infrared, that can be effectively guided in waveguides and used in various applications such as imaging, spectroscopy and communication.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide topological insulators: materials that can guide electromagnetic waves along the edges or surfaces while providing a bandgap in the bulk, leading to robust and immune waveguiding.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide transformation optics: a mathematical framework for designing waveguides that can bend, stretch, or compress the path of electromagnetic waves in unusual ways.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide undermoded waveguide: a waveguide that only supports a limited number of modes with higher cutoff frequencies and can lead to improved confinement and isolation.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide waveguide bend loss: the loss of power that occurs as an electromagnetic wave is bent through a waveguide due to the wave’s leakage out of the guide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide waveguide taper loss: the loss of power that occurs as an electromagnetic wave is tapered through a waveguide due to the wave’s leakage out of the guide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide waveguide-to-fiber coupling: the transfer of energy between an electromagnetic wave in a waveguide to an optical fiber through evanescent coupling.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguide: a hollow metal tube or other structure that guides electromagnetic waves with minimal loss of energy.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguiding materials: materials that are specifically designed to guide electromagnetic waves through them.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field waveguiding modes: the different ways an electromagnetic wave can travel through a waveguide.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field Waveguiding: the phenomenon where the electromagnetic wave is guided through a material and follows a specific path.
  • Definition of electromagnetic field: the physical field that is created by the movement of electric charges, it consist of both electric and magnetic fields that oscillate at right angles to each other.
  • Definition of electromagnetic force: the force that is caused by the interaction between electric charges and magnetic fields
  • Definition of electromagnetic induction: the phenomenon where a changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a conductor
  • Definition of electromagnetic interference (EMI): unwanted electromagnetic energy that can interfere with the normal operation of electronic devices
  • Definition of electromagnetic pulse (EMP): a burst of electromagnetic energy that can disrupt or damage electronic devices and systems.
  • Definition of electromagnetic radiation: the waves of energy that travel through space, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
  • Definition of electromagnetic shielding: the practice of reducing the electromagnetic field in a space by blocking the field with barriers made of conductive or magnetic materials.
  • Definition of electromagnetic spectrum: the range of all frequencies of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays
  • Definition of electromagnetic wave equation: a mathematical description of the behavior of electromagnetic waves as they travel through space
  • Definition of electromagnetic waves: a type of wave that consists of oscillating electric and magnetic fields
  • Definition of Kirchhoff’s laws: a set of rules in electrical engineering, which provide general formulas for the current and voltage in any network of conductors
  • Definition of Ohm’s Law: states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points, and inversely proportional to the resistance between them
  • Relationship between conductance and resistance: conductance is the reciprocal of resistance (G = 1/R)
  • SI unit of electrical conductance: the siemens (S)
  • SI Unit Siemens Symbol S
  • Symbol for siemens: S

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