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The amplitude of an electromagnetic wave remains unchanged when it crosses from a less dense medium to a more dense medium, provided the material is close to electrically neutral, even under strong electromagnetic fields. This principle applies specifically to light waves, which exhibit more complex behavior due to additional factors such as refraction and reflection. Understanding these interactions is crucial for applications in optics and telecommunications.

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What happens to the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave when it crosss from a less dense to a more dense medium?

I couldn't find it anywhere on the net.
 
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Less dense to more dense isn't specific enough for EM waves. If the material is close enough to electrically neutral (even in the presence of strong EM fields), then the waves wil continue unchanged.
If your talking about light, it gets even more complicated.
 

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