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Maxwell's equations

Maxwell's equations are a set of coupled partial differential equations that describe how electric and magnetic fields are generated by electric charges and currents. Together with the Lorentz force law, they form the foundation of classical electromagnetism, classical optics, electric and magnetic circuits. The equations provide a mathematical model for…

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Macroscopic formulation in terms of displacement and magnetizing fields (in matter version)

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Microscopic formulation in terms of electric and magnetic fields (in vacuum version)

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Microscopic formulation in terms of electric and magnetic fields (in vacuum version)

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Macroscopic formulation in terms of displacement and magnetizing fields (in matter version)

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Maxwell's equations as the classical limit of QED

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