E&M: anyone knows what this equation is?

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In summary, E&M stands for Electromagnetism and is a branch of physics that studies the relationship between electricity and magnetism. The equation for E&M, also known as Maxwell's equations, represents the fundamental laws of electromagnetism and explains the behavior of electric and magnetic fields. E&M is important because it explains many phenomena in our daily lives and plays a crucial role in modern technology. It was discovered by James Clerk Maxwell in the 19th century and has various practical applications in our daily lives, including the generation of electricity, functioning of electronic devices, and medical equipment.
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I_c = A [ e^{(qV_b)/kT} -1]

A is a constant

How can i derive it? Where can I find more about this equation? Online source would be great.
 
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you sir are a life saver!
 

1. What is E&M?

E&M stands for Electromagnetism. It is a branch of physics that studies the relationship between electricity and magnetism.

2. What does the equation for E&M represent?

The equation for E&M, also known as Maxwell's equations, represents the fundamental laws of electromagnetism. It describes the behavior of electric and magnetic fields and how they interact with each other.

3. Why is E&M important?

E&M is important because it explains many phenomena in our daily lives, such as the behavior of light, electricity, and magnetism. It also plays a crucial role in modern technology, including telecommunications, electronics, and transportation.

4. Who discovered E&M?

E&M was discovered by James Clerk Maxwell, a Scottish physicist, in the 19th century. He formulated the equations that describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism.

5. How is E&M used in real life?

E&M has various practical applications in our daily lives. It is used in the generation and transmission of electricity, in the functioning of electronic devices, in medical equipment such as MRI machines, and in many other technologies that we use every day.

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