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Phase constant

In electromagnetic theory, the phase constant (also wavenumber) is the imaginary component of the propagation constant for a plane wave. It is represented by the symbol β.

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$\beta = \frac{2\pi}{\lambda}$

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$\beta = \omega \sqrt{LC}$

Category: Electromagnetic radiation

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