Refraction of Plane Non-Uniform Electromagnetic Waves between Absorbing Media
Phys. Rev. 72, 232 – Published 1 August, 1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.72.232
Abstract
When a plane non-uniform electromagnetic wave is refracted between two conducting media, there are two possible positions for the propagation vector in the second medium. Consideration of the energy flow shows that each solution holds within a certain range of values of the (complex) angle of incidence, the transition from one to the other occurring in a discontinuous way. The two cases of the electric vector perpendicular and parallel to the plane of incidence are discussed.