All large-scale electromagnetic wave phenomena are governed by the Maxwell equations and the appropriate boundary conditions. In this chapter we shall discuss the fundamental equations and relations dealing with electromagnetic waves [1–3].
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(2008). Fundamental Electromagnetic Field Equations. In: The Essence of Dielectric Waveguides. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-49799-0_2
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