TE (Transverse Electric) Modes

Transverse Electric (TE) modes refer to specific patterns of electromagnetic waves traveling within structures like waveguides. In TE modes, the electric field is entirely perpendicular (transverse) to the direction of wave propagation, meaning it has no component along that direction. Only the magnetic field has a component in the direction of movement. These modes are important in designing communication systems and microwave devices because they determine how signals propagate efficiently within confined channels, influencing factors like speed and power. Essentially, TE modes describe how the electric and magnetic fields distribute and oscillate inside specific guiding structures.