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Electromagnetic Wave Theory

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States6.632
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2003English
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6.632 is a graduate subject on electromagnetic wave theory, emphasizing mathematical approaches, problem solving, and physical interpretation. Topics covered include: waves in media, equivalence principle, duality and complementarity, Huygens’ principle, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, dyadic Green’s functions, Lorentz transformation, and Maxwell-Minkowski theory. Examples deal with limiting cases of Maxwell’s theory and diffraction and scattering of electromagnetic waves.

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