Electromagnetic Waves: General Properties and Applications

This lecture covers the general properties of electromagnetic waves, including wave equations, solutions, and their applications in different phenomena such as radio waves and x-rays. The relationship between electric and magnetic field vectors, wave propagation, polarization, energy transport, intensity, momentum transfer, and angular momentum are discussed. The lecture emphasizes the interconnected nature of electric and magnetic fields, their coupling through Maxwell's equations, and the importance of considering both fields for a comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic wave behavior.