On the Near-field of an Antenna and the Development of New Devices

Dipole antennas have been invented a hundred years ago. Nevertheless, what really happens in their proximity during emission (the so-called near-field) is still an open question and the many explanations put forth are not fully convincing. Subject to specific conditions the signal present on the conductor assumes the properties of a pure electromagnetic wave. We would like to give our point of view on the modality of this transition, with the hope of providing suggestions for ameliorating or projecting new devices.