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Electromagnetic Waves Maxwell`s Equations. Lecture 23 Thursday: 8 April 2004. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES. E = E m sin( kx - w t ) B = B m sin( kx - w t ). POYNTING VECTOR. This is a measure of power per area. Units are watts per meter 2 .
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Electromagnetic WavesMaxwell`s Equations Lecture 23 Thursday: 8 April 2004
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES • E = Emsin(kx - wt) • B = Bmsin(kx - w t)
POYNTING VECTOR • This is a measure of power per area. Units are watts per meter2. • Direction is the direction in which the wave is moving.
POYNTING VECTOR • However, since E and B are perpendicular,
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Reasons for the Extra Term • SYMMETRY • CONTINUITY
SYMMETRY • A time varying magnetic field produces an electric field. • A time varying electric field produces a magnetic field.