
CHAPTER 5
Waveguides
OBJECTIVES
1. Understand the theory of operation for waveguides.
2. Be able to describe the TE and TM modes of propagation in waveguides.
3. Learn the limitations and constraints on waveguide applications.
4. Know the various components of waveguide systems.
5-1 PREQUIZ
These questions test your prior knowledge of the material in this chapter. Try an-
swering them before you read the chapter. Look for the answers (especially those
you answered incorrectly) as you read the text. After you have finished studying the
chapter, try answering these questions again and those at the end of the chapter.
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