Riemann-Green function solution of transient electromagnetic plane waves in lossy media

B. Riemann's (1953) solution of the Cauchy problem for the linear wave equation is used to find a closed-form solution for the problem of transient nonsinusoidal waves is lossy media. A method for finding the required Riemann-Green function is discussed. The evolution of a wavefront propagating in a semi-infinite lossy medium is studied, and a series solution for the corresponding electric field is obtained.<
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