I have read in my book under communication systems topic that thr minimum length of antenna required for communication is wavelength/4 without any explanation. What is the reason for this? Why is only quarter of wavelength chosen I cannot understand

I have read in my book under communication systems topic that the minimum length of antenna required for communication is wavelength/4 without any explanation. What is the reason for this? Why is only a quarter of a wavelength chosen? I cannot understand.

I have read in my book under communication systems topic that thr minimum length of antenna required for communication is wavelength/4 without any explanation  .What is the reason for this?Why is only quarter of wavelength chosen I cannot understand

I have read in my book under communication systems topic that thr minimum length of antenna required for communication is wavelength/4 without any explanation. What is the reason for this? Why is only quarter of wavelength chosen I cannot understand