How Do Oscillations and Particles Interact in Electromagnetic Fields?

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For an upcoming presentation I am looking for a topic which covers both the field of oscillations/waves and particles in electromagnetic fields.
Do you have any interesting ideas for a possible topic?

Many thanks for your help in advance!
 
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nrckls said:
Do you have any interesting ideas for a possible topic?
The operation of the magnetron in a kitchen microwave oven.
 
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malawi_glenn said:
What academic level is this for, and how long is your presentation meant to be?
I am in my last year of school (12th grade in Germany) and the presentation is supposed to be about 10 minutes long. It is for my oral examination in physics (called Abitur, like A-levels in England or finals in the USA)
 
nrckls said:
I am in my last year of school (12th grade in Germany) and the presentation is supposed to be about 10 minutes long. It is for my oral examination in physics (called Abitur, like A-levels in England or finals in the USA)
If you can make sense of this wiki article then there's enough there for a short presentation on the TWT. Ask here for a 'translation' of the more obscure bits but it really is a very straightforward device to get the idea of.
 
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tech99 said:
How about describing the cathode ray tube?
Where do the 'waves' come into it - except for the oscillating magnetic field and the deflection? I guess that, bearing in mind the level of the exercise, the idea of an oscillating field and scanning would be enough for a useful ten minutes of talk.
 
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sophiecentaur said:
If you can make sense of this wiki article then there's enough there for a short presentation on the TWT. Ask here for a 'translation' of the more obscure bits but it really is a very straightforward device to get the idea of.
I'll have a look into it, thanks