The “Waveguide Handbook”: Translation of the electromagnetic theory into practical network description

Abstract

In this contribution, the translation of the field theoretical description of microwave structures into a practical network theoretical one, as has been established by Nathan Marcuvitz in his work “Waveguide Handbook” will be reviewed. We will show how Nathan Marcuvitz organized the book in a clear and logical structure. We will also highlight the characteristic features of the book including the smooth transition between eigenmode expansion of the electromagnetic field, introducing the concepts of equivalent voltages and currents and N-port networks, finding out very efficient equivalent circuits for a large number of microwave structures, and utilizing these equivalent circuits for the design of microwave components.