Given that you are asking about the mathematical technicalities of EM or QED, this can't be a "B" level question.SJMCGOWAN777 said:Classical electromagnetic propagation evokes an electric field at right angles to a magnetic field.
Does this complementary directionality have a simpler basis in QED?
Are there any examples of an orthogonal component in other fundamental interactions?
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Orthogonal oscillations refer to the motion of a system in which the oscillations occur in different directions that are perpendicular to each other. In the context of electromagnetism, this can refer to the oscillation of electric and magnetic fields in perpendicular directions.
Electromagnetic waves are a type of energy that is created by the orthogonal oscillations of electric and magnetic fields. As the fields oscillate, they create a wave that propagates through space at the speed of light.
Orthogonal oscillations are essential in understanding the behavior of electromagnetic waves and how they interact with matter. They also play a crucial role in the functioning of various technologies such as radio communication and optical devices.
Non-orthogonal oscillations occur when the oscillations of a system are not perpendicular to each other. In contrast, orthogonal oscillations occur when the oscillations are perpendicular. Non-orthogonal oscillations can still produce waves, but they will not be electromagnetic waves.
Yes, orthogonal oscillations can occur in various physical systems, such as mechanical systems and quantum systems. In these cases, the oscillations may not be related to electric and magnetic fields, but they still exhibit the characteristic perpendicular motion.