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Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Waves - Lecture 15

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This course examines the physical meaning of the electromagnetic wave equation, derives the energy and intensity carried by electromagnetic waves, and explains their origin. It also discusses Maxwell’s consistency with relativity and deduces magnetism through a relativistic thought experiment.

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- Chapter 1. Recap—Solving Maxwell's Equations.
- Chapter 2. Deriving the Energy and Intensity of an Electromagnetic Wave.
- Chapter 3. The Origin of Electromagnetic Waves.
- Chapter 4. Relativity and Maxwell's Equations.
- Chapter 5. Deducing the Presence of Magnetism.

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