Partial discharge electromagnetic waves in GIS propagate is not only in the transverse electric and magnetic(TEM)mode, but also in transverse electric(TE) and transverse magnetic(TM)mode. The paper deduces out the mathematic expressions transient field excited by PD in GIS anywhere by using dyadic Green function theory. The contributions of TEM mode and all high order modes in the detecting frequency scope should be taken into consideration when calculating the electric field excited by PD in GIS. In simulative GIS laboratory, the designed inner couplers are superior to other outer sensors in detection of partial discharge. Inner couplers for the GIS model are developed and their frequency responses are analyzed in antenna model. At last the PD pulses excited by man-made defect are detected by inner couplers using high parameters oscilloscope.