Title :
Velocity of an RF pulse signal propagating in a waveguide
Author :
Su, Wansheng ; Besieris, Ioannis M. ; Riad, Sedki M.
Author_Institution :
Bradley Dept. of Electr. Eng.. Virginia Polytech Inst. & State Univ., Blacksburg, VA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An RF pulse signal has been used to investigate the velocity of a wave propagating in a waveguide. Contrary to a recent report, the measurements demonstrate that an RF pulse signal cannot travel faster than light. The energy of the signal is transported at the subluminal group speed that can be measured.<>
Keywords :
guided electromagnetic wave propagation; pulse modulation; radiowave propagation; waveguides; RF pulse signal propagation; pulse modulated signals; signal energy transport; subluminal group speed; wave velocity; waveguide; Electromagnetic measurements; Electromagnetic waveguides; Envelope detectors; Oscilloscopes; Pulse generation; Pulse measurements; RF signals; Radio frequency; Signal generators; Velocity measurement;
Journal_Title :
Microwave and Guided Wave Letters, IEEE
