Electromagnetic wave-fronts in anisotropic media as discontinuity surfaces. A new mechanical analogy: vortex sheets
C. Bellver-Cebreros, M. Rodríguez-Danta
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Volume
V56 - N4 / 2023 Ordinario
Reference
51151
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.7149/OPA.56.4.51151
Language
English
Keywords
Dielectric anisotropy, magnetic anisotropy, wave-fronts, eikonal, thin plate, vortex sheet, optical-mechanical analogies, electromagnetic couple density
Abstract
Under the hypothesis of electromagnetic waves propagation in inhomogeneous linear media with dielectric and magnetic anisotropy (in the absence of free charges and currents), analogies are presented between several discontinuity surfaces and wave-front propagation in these media. In particular, the "vortex sheet" model, borrowed from Fluid Mechanics is discussed.
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