ENGR/PHYS 342, Spring 2020: Quiz #3, 3/18/2020 Wave Impedance and Shielding

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ENGR/PHYS 342 Quiz #3: Wave Impedance and Shielding Spring 2020

ENGR/PHYS 342, Spring 2020: Quiz #3, 3/18/2020


Wave Impedance and Shielding

Introduction: For each question, answer in Canvas using the entry box: multiple choice/true-
false, the text boxes on the Canvas quiz. Also, submit a photograph or computer document of your
work.

#1 At which combination of frequency (f ) and distance from the source (r) is a wave certainly in
the far field? Multiple choice:
(a) f = 2.4 GHz and r = 0.1 m
(b) f = 100 kHz and r = 300 m
(c) f = 1 GHz and r = 6 m
(d) f = 89.3 MHz and r = 0.03 m
#2 In the far-field, why does reflection shielding become less effective as the wave frequency in-
creases?
#3: In the near-field of a loop antenna operating at 20 kHz the field is highly magnetic with a
wave impedance of 0.001 Ω. You are trying to shield this wave with 1 mm thick Copper with a
conductivity of 6 × 107 S/m. Determine the (electric field) absorption in decibels [dB]
#4: Determine the reflection loss in decibels [dB]
#5: Your buddy passes you a roll of mu-metal with µr = 90, 000, a conductivity of 0.17 S/m, and
a thickness of t = 1 mm. Why is this a good idea to improve the shielding?

Not graded, just think about it: Antennas are typically the same size as the transmitting or receiv-
ing wavelength. How big would a 100 Hz antenna be? In fact, the Navy had project Sanguine to
build a giant antenna that would cover two fifths of the state of Wisconsin and transmit at 76 Hz
to communicate with submarines.

Prof. Lucas Koerner 1/1


March 17, 2020

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