"Cecil Moore" wrote
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On Jun 2, 11:48 am, K1TTT wrote:
my differential calculus is a bit rusty, but i don't think that
equation satisfies the basic wave equation.

My calculus is probably a lot rustier than yours but it would be very
important for this discussion if Maxwell's equations do not work for
the standing wave equation. That would essentially prove that the
mashed-potatoes theory of transmission line energy is bogus.

Maxwell's equations are for angular waves in the solid body.
The transmission line and ends of it (antenna) are exactly like the Kundt's
tubes. In the wires is the electron gas.
S*