Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Physics
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Maxwell's Equations and EM Wave Generation
- Maxwell's four fundamental laws describe electric and magnetic field behavior
- Gauss' law for electrostatics: ∮E⃗·dS⃗ = Qin/ε₀
- Gauss' law for magnetism: ∮B⃗·dS⃗ = 0 (no magnetic monopoles)
Properties and Characteristics of EM Waves
- EM waves are transverse waves (E⃗ ⊥ B⃗ ⊥ direction of propagation)
- E⃗ and B⃗ are in phase and vary sinusoidally
- Direction of propagation given by E⃗ × B⃗
Electromagnetic Spectrum
- EM spectrum arranged by wavelength/frequency: Radio → Microwave → Infrared → Visible → Ultraviolet → X-rays → Gamma rays
- All EM waves travel at speed c in vacuum but have different λ and ν
- Different regions have different sources and applications
Propagation of EM Waves
- Three modes: Ground wave, Space wave, Sky wave propagation
- Ground waves follow Earth's curvature, used for AM radio (<2 MHz)
- Space waves travel in straight lines, used for FM, TV, microwave communication
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