Owen Duffy wrote:
It is the application of S parameters in the "power flow analysis" that
is a reach, it might be convenient, but it does not legitmise the
argument that forward and reflected "power waves" exist separately.

Nth reminder to you: Please stop implying something
I didn't say. I have said that forward and reflected RF
traveling energy waves exist separately. If you can find
an example of me using the term "power wave" in the 21st
century, I will send you a $100 bill.

A quote from HP (which you seem to respect):
Throughout this seminar, we will simply refer to
these waves as traveling waves.

There is a difference between "can then be thought of as..." and
"are...".

EXACTLY! You and I are generally in agreement except
when you accuse me of nonsense like "power waves".
Please cease and desist! I simply refer to these
waves as traveling energy waves, NOT POWER WAVES!
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com