Diffraction Wide Slit by Samuel Karp (5 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of wave diffraction by a slit, presenting a novel and accessible approach to understanding this phenomenon. The author, a renowned expert in the field, draws on established solutions for wave interactions with half-planes to develop an insightful approximation method. This method, applicable for slit widths ranging from one to several wavelengths, provides accurate results where previous techniques faced limitations. By considering each half-plane as influenced by the incident wave and an additional virtual line source, the author derives an elegant expression for the diffracted field. This expression is composed of non-interacting and interacting components, with the latter accounting for the mutual influence of the half-planes. The book's analysis reveals that ignoring this interaction can lead to significant errors, especially for slits with smaller widths. The author's approach offers several advantages: it is computationally efficient, applicable to various excitation scenarios, and provides both near and far-field solutions. The book includes numerical results for normally incident plane waves, demonstrating the accuracy and simplicity of the proposed method. Researchers and practitioners in electromagnetism, acoustics, and other fields will find this book an invaluable resource for understanding and solving diffraction problems involving slits. Its clear explanations and insightful analysis make it an essential addition to any technical library. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…