On the Application of Numerical Methods to Hallen's Equation: The Case of a Lossy Medium

A previous paper analyzed in detail the difficulties associated with the application of numerical methods to Hallen's integral equation with the approximate kernel for the case of a lossless surrounding medium. The present paper extends to the case where the medium is conducting and points out similarities and differences between the two cases. Our main device is an analytical/asymptotic study of the antenna of infinite length.