A mode whose electric field vector is normal to the direction of propagation . Note: TE modes may be useful modes in waveguides. In an optical fiber , TE and TM modes correspond to meridional rays .
TRANSVERSE ELECTRIC (TE) MODE
Meaning of TRANSVERSE ELECTRIC (TE) MODE in English
Telecommunication standard terms English vocab. Английский словарь стандартных телекоммуникационных терминов. 2012