Characteristic Wave Impedance Formula

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Characteristic Wave Impedance of an electromagnetic wave is the ratio of the transverse components of the electric and magnetic fields. Check FAQs
Z=ω0μβ
Z - Characteristic Wave Impedance?ω0 - Angular Frequency?μ - Magnetic Permeability?β - Phase Constant?

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0.6229Edit=5.75Edit1.3Edit0.012Edit
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Characteristic Wave Impedance Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Z=ω0μβ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Z=5.75rad/s1.3H/m0.012rad/m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Z=5.751.30.012
Next Step Evaluate
Z=622.916666666667Ω
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Z=0.622916666666667
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Z=0.6229

Characteristic Wave Impedance Formula Elements

Variables
Characteristic Wave Impedance
Characteristic Wave Impedance of an electromagnetic wave is the ratio of the transverse components of the electric and magnetic fields.
Symbol: Z
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angular Frequency
Angular Frequency is a steadily recurring phenomenon expressed in radians per second.
Symbol: ω0
Measurement: Angular FrequencyUnit: rad/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Magnetic Permeability
Magnetic Permeability is a property of a magnetic material which supports the formation of a magnetic field.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Magnetic PermeabilityUnit: H/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Phase Constant
Phase Constant of Rectangular Waveguide is a measure of the change undergone by the amplitude and phase of the wave as it propagates in a given direction.
Symbol: β
Measurement: Propagation ConstantUnit: rad/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Characteristic Wave Impedance?

Characteristic Wave Impedance evaluator uses Characteristic Wave Impedance = (Angular Frequency*Magnetic Permeability)/(Phase Constant) to evaluate the Characteristic Wave Impedance, Characteristic Wave Impedance of an electromagnetic wave is the ratio of the transverse components of the electric and magnetic fields (the transverse components being those at right angles to the direction of propagation). Characteristic Wave Impedance is denoted by Z symbol.

How to evaluate Characteristic Wave Impedance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Characteristic Wave Impedance, enter Angular Frequency 0), Magnetic Permeability (μ) & Phase Constant (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Characteristic Wave Impedance

What is the formula to find Characteristic Wave Impedance?
The formula of Characteristic Wave Impedance is expressed as Characteristic Wave Impedance = (Angular Frequency*Magnetic Permeability)/(Phase Constant). Here is an example- 0.000623 = (5.75*1.3)/(0.012).
How to calculate Characteristic Wave Impedance?
With Angular Frequency 0), Magnetic Permeability (μ) & Phase Constant (β) we can find Characteristic Wave Impedance using the formula - Characteristic Wave Impedance = (Angular Frequency*Magnetic Permeability)/(Phase Constant).
Can the Characteristic Wave Impedance be negative?
No, the Characteristic Wave Impedance, measured in Electric Resistance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Characteristic Wave Impedance?
Characteristic Wave Impedance is usually measured using the Kilohm[kΩ] for Electric Resistance. Ohm[kΩ], Megohm[kΩ], Microhm[kΩ] are the few other units in which Characteristic Wave Impedance can be measured.
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