India, InTech, 2011. - 522 p.
This book is dedicated to various aspects of electromagnetic wave theory and its applications in science and technology. The covered topics include the fundamental physics of electromagnetic waves, theory of electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering, methods of computational analysis, material characterization, electromagnetic properties of plasma, analysis and applications of periodic structures and waveguide components, and finally, the biological effects and medical applications of electromagnetic fields. Even though the classical electromagnetic theory is well-established and experimentally verified, it is far from being a closed subject. In spite of the fact that the theory is capable of providing explanations for all (classical) electromagnetic effects, there are several fundamental problems that remain open. These problems mainly conce the electromagnetic waves behaving like quantum particles. In order to complete the theory of electromagnetic waves, a new fundamental physics emerged suggesting novel concepts to explain observed physical phenomena. The first part of this book is dedicated to the research in this field
including various aspects of vacuum field theory, electromagnetic wave contribution to the quantum structure of matter, and matter waves.
This book is dedicated to various aspects of electromagnetic wave theory and its applications in science and technology. The covered topics include the fundamental physics of electromagnetic waves, theory of electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering, methods of computational analysis, material characterization, electromagnetic properties of plasma, analysis and applications of periodic structures and waveguide components, and finally, the biological effects and medical applications of electromagnetic fields. Even though the classical electromagnetic theory is well-established and experimentally verified, it is far from being a closed subject. In spite of the fact that the theory is capable of providing explanations for all (classical) electromagnetic effects, there are several fundamental problems that remain open. These problems mainly conce the electromagnetic waves behaving like quantum particles. In order to complete the theory of electromagnetic waves, a new fundamental physics emerged suggesting novel concepts to explain observed physical phenomena. The first part of this book is dedicated to the research in this field
including various aspects of vacuum field theory, electromagnetic wave contribution to the quantum structure of matter, and matter waves.