electromagnetic theory of light — An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

electromagnetic theory of light

نگره‌ی ِ برقامغناتی ِ نور

negare-ye barqâmeqnâti-ye nur

Fr.: théorie électromagnétique de la lumière

The theory describing light as a wave phenomenon resulting from the combination of two electric and magnetic fields vibrating transversely and mutually at right angles. → electromagnetic radiation; → electromagnetic wave; → Maxwell’s equations.

See also: → electromagnetic; → theory; → light.

An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics