Electromagnetic wave complex wave function

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To verify the complex wave function of an electromagnetic wave, one can substitute the function into the wave equation. The equation in question is ∇²E = (1/c²)(∂²E/∂t²). The suggestion to plug the complex wave function into the wave equation is a straightforward approach to check for equality. The initial poster expresses confusion but appreciates the guidance. This method is essential for confirming the validity of the wave function.
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Hello!
I am not quite sure how do i verify the complex wave function of EM wave

\vec{E}(x,y,z,t)= \vec{E}0ei(kz-\omegat+\delta)

is a function of the wave equation

\nabla2\vec{E}=\frac{1}{c^2}\frac{∂^2E}{∂t^2}
 
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Have you tried simply plugging it in and seeing if the two sides are equal?
 
Matterwave said:
Have you tried simply plugging it in and seeing if the two sides are equal?

oops my brain must have stopped working... Thanks a lot anyway :)
 
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