Physics 2135 (Engineering Physics II)

Lecture 21: Electromagnetic Waves

Objectives:
  • Understand and calculate parameters associated with electromagnetic waves
  • Calculate the energy carried by electromagnetic waves
  • Calculate the momentum associated with an electromagnetic wave
  • Calculate the radiation pressure exerted by an electromagnetic wave
Lecture Notes: Videos:

Announcements Powerpoint
Introduction to Electromagnetic Waves Video Powerpoint
Energy Carried by Electromagnetic Waves Video Powerpoint
Electromagnetic Wave Example Video Powerpoint
Momentum and Radiation Pressure Video Powerpoint

Videos produced and narrated by Dr. Allan Pringle.