Electromagnetic Waves | ENGINEERING PHYSICS

7 Electromagnetic Waves (6 hours)

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Chapter: 7. Electromagnetic Waves (6 hours)

Marks Distribution: 6

Course Code: SH 152 – ENGINEERING PHYSICS

Description: Comprehensive notes covering Maxwell’s Equations, Wave Equations, and Poynting Vector with derivations and examples

Prepared by: BRT Sir, Pulchowk Campus

7.1 Maxwell’s Equations

7.1.1 Differential and integral forms

7.1.2 Conversion of Maxwell’s equations from integral form to differential form and differential form to integral form

7.1.3 Maxwell’s equations in different media

7.2 Applications

7.2.1 Wave equations: non conducting and conducting medium and free space

7.2.2 Plane solution of wave equations, amplitude of electromagnetic waves, speed of electromagnetic waves, ratio of electric and magnetic fields

7.2.3 Continuity equation

7.2.4 Energy transfer and Poynting vector, Radiation pressure

Digitized notes prepared by BRT Sir