transverse magnetic wave
transverse magnetic wave
[trans¦vərs mag′ned·ik ′mōd ′wāv] (electromagnetism)
An electromagnetic wave in which the magnetic field vector is everywhere perpendicular to the direction of propagation. Abbreviated TM wave. Also known as E wave (British usage).
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Additionally, chiral-MTM-based absorber is studied with high absorption at wide angles of incidence for both transverse electric and
transverse magnetic waves [27].
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