Electromagnetic Wave Lect-01
Electromagnetic Wave Lect-01
Lect-01
Displacement Current
Maxwell’s Equation
Equation Of EMW
Maxwell’s displacement current
𝟏
a) 𝒗 =
𝝁𝒓𝑲
b) 𝒗 = 𝒄 𝝁𝒓𝑲
𝒄
c) 𝒗 =
𝝁𝒓𝑲
𝑲
d) 𝒗 =
𝝁𝒓𝑪
ElectroMagnetic Wave
Lec-02
Energy Density, Momentum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Energy Density of ElectroMagnetic Waves
a) 16m J/m3
b) 8m J/m3
c) 4m J/m3
d) 2m J/m3
Intensity of an Electromagnetic Wave
The energy crossing per unit time in a direction
perpendicular to the direction of propagation is called
intensity of the wave.
Pointing Vector or Energy Flux (𝑺)
𝑺 represents the direction of energy flow per unit
area per unit time along the direction of wave
propagation
Relation between Power & Intensity
Q) The sum delivers 104 W/m2 of electromagnetic flux to the
earth’s surface. The total power that is incident on a roof of
(10x10)m2 will be
a) 104 W
b) 105 W
c) 106 W
d) 107 W
Q) A red LED emits light at 0.1 watt uniformly around it. The
amplitude of the electric field of the light at a distance of 1 m
from the diode is [JEE MAIN 2015]
a) 1.73 V/m
b) 2.45 V/m
c) 5.48 V/m
d) 7.75 V/m
Momentum of Electromagnetic Wave
De-Broglie hypothesis
Momentum & Energy of Electromagnetic Wave
Change in momentum & Force Exerted
on Reflecting & non – Reflecting Surface
by EMW
Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
➢The electromagnetic waves are produced by
accelerated charges and do not require any material
medium for their propagation.
➢The direction of oscillations of 𝑬 and 𝑩 fields are
perpendicular to each other as well as perpendicular
to the direction of propagation of waves so the
electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature.
➢The oscillations of 𝑬 and 𝑩 fields are in same
phase.
➢All Electromagnetic waves travel in free space
with the same speed,
𝟏
c= ≈ 3 × 𝟏𝟎𝟖 m/s.
√𝝁∘𝟄∘
In material medium, the electromagnetic waves
travel with a speed,
𝟏 𝒄 𝒄
v= = =
√𝝁𝝐 √𝝁𝒓 𝝐𝒓 𝒏
where n is the refractive index of the
medium.
➢The amplitude ratio of electric and magnetic
field is
𝑬∘ 𝟏
=c= .
𝑩∘ √𝝁∘𝟄∘
➢The electromagnetic waves carry energy as
they travel through space and this energy is
shared equally by electric and magnetic field.
The average energy density of an e.m. wave is
u=
➢Electromagnetic waves transport linear
momentum as they travel through space.
𝑼
p=
𝒄
➢Electromagnetic Waves obey the principle
of superposition. They show the properties
of reflection,refraction, interference,
diffraction and polarisation .
➢The electric field of an electromagnetic
waves is responsible for its optical effects,
because
𝑬𝟎 >> 𝑩𝟎
Electromagnetic Spectrum
The orderly distribution of the electromagnetic
waves in accordance with their wavelength or
frequency into distinct groups having widely
differing properties is called
ELECTROMAGETIC SPECTRUM.
EMW Wavelength
Energy Of EMW
1. Gamma Waves:
Wavelength Range: less than 10-3 nm
Production/Service: Radioactive decay of nucleus
Main Use:
Stimulates nerve ending of human eye.
5. Infrared Waves – Heat Waves
Wavelength Range: 700 nm to 1mm
Production/Service: Vibration of atoms & molecules
Main Uses:
1. They are not scattered in fog or smoke, useful for
infra-red photographs or haze photography.
2. Used for therapeutic purposes.
6. Microwaves
Wavelength Range: 1mm to 0.1 m
Production/Service: Magnetron valve
Main Use:
1. Radar Communication.
2. Microwaves
7. Radiowaves
Wavelength Range: > 0.1 m
Production/Service: Rapid acceleration & deaccelerations of
e- in aerials.
Main Use:
1. Radio Communication.