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- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/02%3A_Introduction_to_Electrodynamics/2.02%3A_Electromagnetic_waves_in_the_time_domainThis page explains Maxwell's equations, which predict electromagnetic waves' existence and behavior in a vacuum using parameters like permittivity and permeability. It establishes that electric fields...This page explains Maxwell's equations, which predict electromagnetic waves' existence and behavior in a vacuum using parameters like permittivity and permeability. It establishes that electric fields propagate perpendicular to their direction of travel, leading to polarization.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/03%3A_Electromagnetic_fields_in_simple_devices_and_circuits/3.01%3A_Resistors_and_capacitorsThis page discusses the electromagnetic field analysis of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors, focusing on their behaviors across various frequencies. It explains the op...This page discusses the electromagnetic field analysis of electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors, focusing on their behaviors across various frequencies. It explains the operation and failure mechanisms of resistors and capacitors, their charge voltage relationships, and energy storage. Additionally, it provides the capacitance formula for cylindrical capacitors and compares their behavior to parallel-plate capacitors.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/05%3A_Electromagnetic_Forces/5.05%3A_Electric_and_magnetic_pressureThis page explains the computation of forces on materials due to electromagnetic pressures using Maxwell's equations and the Lorentz force law, focusing on the higher energy densities in magnetic syst...This page explains the computation of forces on materials due to electromagnetic pressures using Maxwell's equations and the Lorentz force law, focusing on the higher energy densities in magnetic systems for motors and generators. It details methods for calculating forces on dielectric slabs and magnetic slugs, emphasizing that static electromagnetic pressures arise from energy density differences.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/06%3A_Actuators_and_sensors_motors_and_generators/6.01%3A_Force-induced_electric_and_magnetic_fieldsThis page covers the principles of motors and actuators, explaining how mechanical motion can generate electrical power through moving conductors in magnetic fields, as described by the Lorentz force ...This page covers the principles of motors and actuators, explaining how mechanical motion can generate electrical power through moving conductors in magnetic fields, as described by the Lorentz force law. It discusses the conversion of mechanical to electrical power and the interaction between electrical and mechanical energies using Thevenin's circuit theory. A motor runs effectively when mechanical power output is positive, while a generator operates under different voltage conditions.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/05%3A_Electromagnetic_Forces/5.01%3A_Forces_on_free_charges_and_currentsThis page covers the Lorentz force equation, detailing electromagnetic forces on charged particles, crucial for electrical phenomena. It highlights stationary and moving charges in electronic devices ...This page covers the Lorentz force equation, detailing electromagnetic forces on charged particles, crucial for electrical phenomena. It highlights stationary and moving charges in electronic devices and cathode-ray tubes, where electrons gain kinetic energy. Additionally, it explores cyclotron motion of charged particles in magnetic fields, explaining concepts like electron cyclotron frequency and motion radius.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/05%3A_Electromagnetic_Forces/5.02%3A_Forces_on_charges_and_currents_within_conductorsThis page discusses the calculation of electric and magnetic Lorentz forces on charges in conductors, including electric pressure on capacitor plates and forces on currents in wires. It explains the r...This page discusses the calculation of electric and magnetic Lorentz forces on charges in conductors, including electric pressure on capacitor plates and forces on currents in wires. It explains the relationship between electric pressure, electric fields, and charge density, as well as magnetic interactions between parallel currents, employing Ampere's law and defining permeability of free space.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/12%3A_Optical_Communications/12.02%3A_Optical_waveguidesThis page covers the principles and characteristics of dielectric slab waveguides and optical fibers, detailing TE modes, their frequency behavior, and the impact of geometrical properties on light pr...This page covers the principles and characteristics of dielectric slab waveguides and optical fibers, detailing TE modes, their frequency behavior, and the impact of geometrical properties on light propagation. It discusses the propagation of different modes, challenges such as dispersion and pulse distortion in optical fibers, and techniques to mitigate these effects.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/02%3A_Introduction_to_Electrodynamics/2.07%3A_Power_and_energy_in_the_time_and_frequency_domains%2C_Poynting_theoremThis page explores the Poynting theorem, which connects electric and magnetic fields to power and energy in electromagnetic systems. The text derives the theorem from Maxwell's equations, introduces t...This page explores the Poynting theorem, which connects electric and magnetic fields to power and energy in electromagnetic systems. The text derives the theorem from Maxwell's equations, introduces the Poynting vector for power flow analysis, and explains the complexities associated with multiple frequencies and reactive power.
- https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Electricity_and_Magnetism/Electromagnetics_and_Applications_(Staelin)/10%3A_Antennas_and_Radiation/10.01%3A_Radiation_from_charges_and_currentsThis page provides an overview of antenna interaction with electromagnetic waves and electric fields from static charges. It covers characteristics of antennas, computation of static electric potentia...This page provides an overview of antenna interaction with electromagnetic waves and electric fields from static charges. It covers characteristics of antennas, computation of static electric potential from charge distributions, and magnetic fields from static currents. The text delves into the derivation of Helmholtz equations from electromagnetic theory, discussing vector fields, their divergence, and the relation of potentials to source distributions.
