The scattering matrix of a 360-degree circumferential slot in an infinitely long circular wave guide with an incident dominant circular-electric wave is obtained by a variational principle. The theory which should by very good for small gaps is shown to be in good agreement with the obtained experimental results.
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Sheingold et al. (1954) studied this question.
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