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1. Dielectric Medium

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   The response of a dielectric material is not instantaneous when the applied field oscillates. The relative permittivity $\varepsilonr$ becomes a complex quantity, $\varepsilonr(\omega)$, where $\omega$ is the angular frequency of the field:
   $$\varepsilonr(\omega) = \varepsilon'r(\omega) - i \varepsilon''_r(\omega)$$
   The real part ($\varepsilon'_r$) governs the energy storage capacity and the phase velocity of electromagnetic waves prop…

2. Dielectric Medium

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   Orientational (or Dipolar) Polarization ($\alpha_d$)
   Occurs when the material contains permanent molecular dipoles (e.g., water, ammonia). In the absence of a field, these dipoles are randomly oriented. The field attempts to align them, but thermal agitation resists this alignment. This mechanism exhibits significant frequency dispersion, often causing substantial energy loss (dielectric heating)…

3. Harmonic Oscillator

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   Damped and Driven Oscillators
   Real-world systems are invariably subject to energy loss (damping) and external driving forces.
   Damped Harmonic Oscillator

4. Signal

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   Signal degradation, or distortion, can manifest in numerous ways, including amplitude variation and phase shifts. A particular paradox arises in measuring highly ordered, high-purity signals, such as monochromatic laser emissions passed through perfectly insulated conduits.
   In these ideal scenarios, the measured output spectrum consistently displays a subtle but statistically significant shift toward lower frequencies (a red shift) …

5. Wave Propagation

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   Attenuation Mechanisms
   Energy loss during propagation is quantified by attenuation ($\alpha$), often measured in $\text{Np/m}$ (Nepers per meter) or $\text{dB/m}$. Primary loss mechanisms include:
   Viscous Damping: Conversion of coherent mechanical energy into thermal energy due to internal friction ($\eta$).