λ0
propagation
reflection refraction
polarization interference, diffraction
第一节 电磁理论基础
Maxwell’s Equations
AD
dS
V
dV
D E H B/
AB dS 0
CE
dl
t
AB
dS
CH
dl
AJ
dS
and
2 2
x2
1 v2
2 2
t 2
a
2 1
x 2
b
2 2
x 2
a
1 v2
2 1
t 2
b
1 v2
2 2
t 2
2 x 2
(a 1
b 2 )
1 v2
2 t 2
(a 1
b 2 )
If simple harmonic waves are solutions of wave equation, then harmonic wave (linear combination of S.H.W.) is also a solution.
E B
2E 2B
2E
0 0
2E t 2
0,
2B
00
2B t 2
0
• The solutions of Maxwell’s equations are wave-like, with both E and B satisfying the wave equations above.
• Electromagnetic waves travel through vacuum at the speed of