rayray2216
Mar11-11, 11:38 AM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Show that the "plane wave" E=Eocos(k.r-\omegat)
is a general solution of the electromagnetic wave equation. (you must derive this first)
2. Relevant equations
we were given Maxwell equations in a continuous, homogeneous medium, (no explicit charges or currents) and no other information
3. The attempt at a solution
ive got as far as deriving the wave equation in a continuous homogenous medium, i got this to be:
\nabla2E= \muo\mur\epsilono\epsilonr*d2E/dt
Show that the "plane wave" E=Eocos(k.r-\omegat)
is a general solution of the electromagnetic wave equation. (you must derive this first)
2. Relevant equations
we were given Maxwell equations in a continuous, homogeneous medium, (no explicit charges or currents) and no other information
3. The attempt at a solution
ive got as far as deriving the wave equation in a continuous homogenous medium, i got this to be:
\nabla2E= \muo\mur\epsilono\epsilonr*d2E/dt