Chapter 2. Electromagnetic Theory

  1. Craig F. Bohren1,
  2. Donald R. Huffman2

Published Online: 29 DEC 2007

DOI: 10.1002/9783527618156.ch2

Book Title

Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles

Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles

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How to Cite

Bohren, C. F. and Huffman, D. R. (2007) Electromagnetic Theory, in Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527618156.ch2

Author Information

  1. 1

    Distinguished Professor of Meteorology, The Pennsylvania State University

  2. 2

    Regents Professor of Physics, The University of Arizona

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 29 DEC 2007
  2. Published Print: 23 APR 1998

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471293408

Online ISBN: 9783527618156

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Keywords:

  • field vectors;
  • maxwell equations;
  • spatial dispersion;
  • poynting vector;
  • polarization

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Field Vectors and the Maxwell Equations

  • Time-Harmonic Fields

  • Frequency-Dependent Phenomenological Coefficients

  • Spatial Dispersion

  • Poynting Vector

  • Plane-Wave Propagation in Unbounded Media

  • Reflection and Transmission at a Plane Boundary

  • Reflection and Transmission by a Slab

  • Experimental Determination of Optical Constants

  • The Analogy Between a Slab and a Particle

  • Polarization

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