In the original posting by W8JI, he stated: "They (loops) are electric field
dominant at distances over 1/8wl up until far field where they are no
different." Ther real problem with this statement is that it is ambiguous, but
I am
not interested in arguing semantics. I chose to interpret it in the sense that
makes it relevant to practical RX antennas, which is the real subject of
interest here.
I stated, and PROVED, that when this loop is in the far field of the TX
antenna (which we approximate as an illuminating plane wave) it indeed is very
different than other antennas. Namely, it responds only to the magnetic
component
of that field. An electrical dipole would respond only to the electric
component, and that is a significant difference. It can be used as the basis
for
enhanced designs which rely on selective shielding of the E or H component.
That is why one is called an electric dipole and the other a magnetic dipole.
The names ARE significant because they are a good indication of the
underlying EM activity that occurs and that is why experienced antenna
theoreticians
like to use them. Electric and magnetic dipoles are very different, but
related,
objects and have distinct properties. I interpreted Tom's remarks to refute
this fact and objected to them on this basis. I continue to object unless he
modifies or retracts the above citation (".....they are no different".).
For those interested in deeper understanding of the multipole nature of
radiation and antennas, I would suggest the classic basic EM textbook by
Stratton,
which lays it out pretty clearly.
73
Eric K8LV
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