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Electromagnetic waves and polarisation

Electromagnetic waves and polarisation
Topic 3: Light and atoms · Subtopic 3.1: Wave behaviour of light

What this note covers

  1. Electromagnetic waves connect oscillating fields
  2. Frequency, wavelength and photon energy
  3. Polarisation identifies transverse behaviour
  4. Antenna orientation and reception
  5. Intensity, amplitude and energy transfer
  6. Use wave evidence without forcing one model everywhere

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes

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