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Why is the lowest order TM and TE mode TM11 and TE10(or TE01)? What is the physical meaning of the different orders of the modes?
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The TM11 and TE10/TE01 modes are two of the fundamental modes of electromagnetic waves that can propagate in a rectangular waveguide. They refer to the different ways in which the electric and magnetic fields oscillate inside the waveguide.
The main difference between the TM11 and TE10/TE01 modes is the orientation of the electric and magnetic fields. In the TM11 mode, both fields are perpendicular to each other and parallel to the walls of the waveguide, while in the TE10/TE01 mode, the electric field is parallel to the walls and the magnetic field is perpendicular to both the electric field and the walls.
The TM11 and TE10/TE01 modes are important because they are the lowest order modes that can propagate in a rectangular waveguide. This means that these modes have the lowest cutoff frequency and can be used to transmit signals with the lowest frequencies in a waveguide.
The TM11 and TE10/TE01 modes are commonly used in microwave engineering for various applications such as radar systems, wireless communication, and satellite communication. They are also utilized in antenna design and testing, as well as in microwave components like filters and couplers.
Yes, it is possible for both the TM11 and TE10/TE01 modes to exist simultaneously in a waveguide. This is known as hybrid mode propagation and occurs when the waveguide is excited by a source that contains both TE and TM components. In this case, the electric and magnetic fields will have both perpendicular and parallel components, resulting in a combination of the TM11 and TE10/TE01 modes.