Optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam-plasma interactions: A mode-matching approach.

This study introduces a method for analyzing the propagation of electromagnetic waves in cylindrical structures with central chambers facilitating beam-plasma interactions, particularly relevant for slow-wave structures in backward wave oscillators. The boundary value problem, governed by the Helmho...

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Main Authors: Shahana Rizvi, Muhammad Afzal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320307
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description This study introduces a method for analyzing the propagation of electromagnetic waves in cylindrical structures with central chambers facilitating beam-plasma interactions, particularly relevant for slow-wave structures in backward wave oscillators. The boundary value problem, governed by the Helmholtz equation, is resolved using the mode-matching technique, yielding an exact solution. The analysis elucidates key phenomena, including reflection, transmission, orthogonality relations, and power flux variations with frequency and material properties. By examining the effects of plasma frequency and beam radius on phase velocity, group velocity, and interaction efficiency, the study provides insights into optimizing wave propagation and energy transfer. The results demonstrate that higher plasma frequencies and reduced beam radii enhance scattering characteristics, offering practical guidance for designing efficient electromagnetic devices.
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spelling doaj-art-6f1033e8a4f14e30a207ce6c0ca647ef2025-08-20T02:20:09ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01204e032030710.1371/journal.pone.0320307Optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam-plasma interactions: A mode-matching approach.Shahana RizviMuhammad AfzalThis study introduces a method for analyzing the propagation of electromagnetic waves in cylindrical structures with central chambers facilitating beam-plasma interactions, particularly relevant for slow-wave structures in backward wave oscillators. The boundary value problem, governed by the Helmholtz equation, is resolved using the mode-matching technique, yielding an exact solution. The analysis elucidates key phenomena, including reflection, transmission, orthogonality relations, and power flux variations with frequency and material properties. By examining the effects of plasma frequency and beam radius on phase velocity, group velocity, and interaction efficiency, the study provides insights into optimizing wave propagation and energy transfer. The results demonstrate that higher plasma frequencies and reduced beam radii enhance scattering characteristics, offering practical guidance for designing efficient electromagnetic devices.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320307
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Optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam-plasma interactions: A mode-matching approach.
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title Optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam-plasma interactions: A mode-matching approach.
title_full Optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam-plasma interactions: A mode-matching approach.
title_fullStr Optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam-plasma interactions: A mode-matching approach.
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam-plasma interactions: A mode-matching approach.
title_short Optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam-plasma interactions: A mode-matching approach.
title_sort optimizing electromagnetic wave propagation in cylindrical structures with beam plasma interactions a mode matching approach
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0320307
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