Electromagnetism And Waves 1-23
22 entries in the Electromagnetism And Waves compendium.
ElectrostaticsBranch of physics studying stationary electric charges and their forces.FerromagnetismStrongest type of magnetism, enabling permanent magnets and many technologies.Magnetic fieldA vector field quantifying magnetic influence at a given location.MagnetostaticsStudy of magnetic fields with steady, non-changing currents.Maxwell's equationsCoupled equations describing electric and magnetic field generation.Lorentz forceForce on a charged particle by electric and magnetic fields.Lorentz transformationLinear transformations connecting inertial frames in spacetime.InductanceInductance opposes changes in electric current via electromagnetic induction.Radio waveElectromagnetic waves with the longest wavelengths and lowest frequencies.InfraredInvisible electromagnetic radiation between visible light and microwaves.Gamma rayPenetrating electromagnetic radiation from nuclear decay and cosmic events.Polarization (waves)Property of transverse waves specifying oscillation orientation.Reflection (physics)Wavefront returns into the original medium upon striking an interface.RefractionRefraction redirects waves when they change speed between media.Refractive indexRatio of light speed in vacuum to that in a medium.FrequencyFrequency measures repeating events per unit time.ResonanceResonance amplifies vibrations when frequency matches a system's natural frequency.Gain (electronics)Gain measures a circuit's ability to amplify a signal.NoiseUnwanted sound measured in decibels, regulated for health and environment.MetamaterialEngineered materials that manipulate waves through designed structure.Photoelectric effectEmission of electrons from materials caused by electromagnetic radiation.PhotonElementary particle and quantum of the electromagnetic field.
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