Pre-Quantum Electrodynamics

Electromagnetic waves in vacuum emd.emw

Prerequisites
  • Electrodynamics
  • Convervation Laws
Objectives
  • Understand how to obtain the wave equation from Maxwell's equations
  • Understand monochromatic plane waves in vacuum
  • Understand their energy and momentum
  • Understand EM waves in linear media
  • Understand reflection and transmission of EM waves at an interface
  • Know the laws of reflection and refraction
  • Know Fresnel's equations (parallel polarization)
  • Know Brewster's angle
  • Understand EM waves in conductors
  • Understand simple waveguides and coaxial cables

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Author: Jean-Sébastien Caux

Created: 2022-02-08 Tue 17:21

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