What is the difference between TE and TM mode?

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A waveguide is a structure designed to guide waves, such as electromagnetic waves, with minimal energy loss. Each waveguide mode has a specific cut-off frequency. Below this frequency, signals cannot propagate through the waveguide.

Transverse Electric (TE) Modes

In TE modes, there is no electric field present along the direction of propagation. These modes are also referred to as H modes, as only the magnetic field (denoted by H) exists in the direction of propagation.

Transverse Magnetic (TM) Modes

In TM modes, there is no magnetic field along the direction of propagation. These modes are also known as E modes, as only the electric field (denoted by E) exists in the direction of propagation.

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