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Basic Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

Basic Properties of Electromagnetic Waves. Electromagnetic waves consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. (site 1). The energy density in a light wave (energy per unit volume) is given by. Example:

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Basic Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

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  1. Basic Properties ofElectromagnetic Waves

  2. Electromagnetic waves consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. (site 1)

  3. The energy density in a light wave (energy per unit volume) is given by

  4. Example: An electromagnetic plane wave is moving in the +y direction. It’s electric field is polarized along the x-axis and has an amplitude of 103 V/m. The wavelength is 550nm. A. Find an expression for the electric field

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