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MIT Physics 8.02 - Electricity & Magnetism
 
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SECTION : Light       
  
SUBJECT: The Electric and Magnetic Fields of a Plane Wave  
 
DESCRIPTION:

The electric and magnetic fields of an infinite plane wave. The magnetic field and the electric field are mutually perpendicular, and are both perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

 

 

 
   
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