What is the term for the square root of the ratio between the line's impedance and its shunt admittance?

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Published
29 Jun 2018
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The surge impedance of a transmission line is defined as the square root of the ratio of the line's impedance to its shunt admittance. It is a key parameter in analyzing transmission line behavior.

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