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Unit III: Electromagnetic Waves

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Electromagnetic waves are a very special case. Although they share some conceptual and mathematical similarities to waves in a vibrating medium, the underlying physics is significantly different. In this unit, the wave equations for electromagnetism are derived from fundamental principles (Maxwell's Equations), and then the behavior of these waves is studied in a variety of situations.

On a chalkboard pink and yellow curves sit below and above a straight line. The figure looks somewhat like a butterfly's wings.  Lecture 13: Deriving Electromagnetic Waves  

A hand holds three smoking cigarettes.  Lecture 14: Generating EM Waves, Energy, Scattering

A diagram featuring a grid with a rectangle placed horizontally on top of it. The letters F, H, K, L, N sit within the grid.  Problem Set 6

Someone holds a cleear balloon with black dots on it.  Lecture 15: Doppler Effect, Sound, EM Radiation

A vial sits in a clear vase turned upside down.  Lecture 16: Electromagnetic Waves and Conductors 		 

A photo of a computer screen with green lines that form waves on it.  Lecture 17: Wave Guides & Resonant Cavities 		 

A diagram of a small cylinder on its side resting within a larger cylinder on its side. Z=0 is labeled at the bottom.  Problem Set 7 		 

 

 

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