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TEM-wave propagation in a coaxial waveguide with impedance-matched RHM to LHM transition: erratum
Optics Express
|March 18, 2026
Summary
This erratum corrects a minor sign error in a previous publication. The original findings and conclusions remain unaffected by this correction.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
Background:
- A previous publication by Rana et al. in Opt. Express contained a sign error.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct a specific sign error in the original publication.
- To ensure accuracy in the scientific record.
Main Methods:
- Identification of a sign error in the original manuscript.
Main Results:
- A sign error was identified and corrected.
- The correction does not alter the original results.
Conclusions:
- The original conclusions of the paper remain valid.
- This erratum clarifies a minor inaccuracy without impacting the study's outcomes.
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