Physics

From Maxwell’s Equations to The Wave Equation

Menu (linked Index) From Maxwell’s Equations to The Wave Equation Last Update: August 20, 2025 Introduction Gradient , Diversion, and Curl Maxwell’s Equations  The Wave Equation Deriving the B and W Wave Equations Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Introduction James Clerk Maxwell (1831–1879) was a Scottish physicist known for his groundbreaking work in electromagnetism. […]

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Field Operators: Grad, Div, and Curl

Menu (linked Index) Field Operators: Grad, Div, and Curl Last Update: August 18, 2025 Introduction Definitions Graphing a Vector Field Differentiation Basics The Gradient Operator Divergence Operator The Laplacian Direction of Axis of Rotation The Curl Operator Excellent Educational Video References Appendix 1: Uses of the Derivative Introduction This post is about three fundamental operators

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Vector Math

Menu (linked Index) Vector Math Last Update: August 12, 2025 Introduction Vectors and Scalars The Unit Vector Specifying/Defining a Vector Vector Addition Vector Subtraction Vector Multiplication by a Scalar Length (Magnitude) of a Vector Vector Dot Product Vector Cross Product Introduction Vectors are mathematical constructs that indicate magnitude and time.  They are very useful in

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Work and Energy

Menu (linked Index) Work and Energy Last Update: July 10, 2025  Introduction Work Kinematic Equations Kinetic Energy Gravitational Potential Energy Law of Conservation of Energy Spring Forces (Hooke’s Law) Conservative Forces Mechanical Energy Equations Introduction In this post we’ll review some fundamental principles that govern motion and energy in our universe. The exploration begins with

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SI Base Units

Menu SI Base Units Last Revision: July 13, 2025 Introduction Exponentiation and Scientific Notation Primer SI Base Units SI Base Unit Definitions Introduction This post describes the 7 SI Base Units.  I first give you a basic primer on scientific notation  because some of the base units deal with very big and very small numbers. 

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A Listing of Key Events in Electricity and Magnetism

Menu (linked Index) A Listing of Key Events in Electricity and Magnetism Last Update: June 5, 2025  Introduction Recognizing Michael Faraday Recognizing James Clerk Maxwell Chronological Listing of key events and milestones in Electricity and Magnetism Introduction to Chronology of Events in Electricity and Magnetism This post tabulates significant milestones and events in our understanding

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