Gene Fuller wrote:
Even if you could separate
the forward and reverse waves the Poynting vector energy calculation
would still come out to exactly zero for each component as well as the
sum of the components.

Forward and reflected waves are easily separated by a
circulator so their existence is difficult to deny.

So net energy equals zero? So what! We are NOT discussing net
energy here. We are discussing the forward Poynting vector
and the reflected Poynting vector as described in "Fields and
Waves ...", by Ramo and Whinnery. The Superpositon Principle
gives us permission to do so and the final result is identical
to any other valid analysis. Why are you guys so irrationally
afraid of the wave reflection model? What is your ulterior
motive in denying the existence of reflected waves during
steady-state? It has seemingly turned into a steady-state
religion administered by the steady-state high priests.
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com