If E(x,t),B(x,t) are solutions of Maxwell's equations in a region without any charges or currents show that E′(x,t)=cB(x,t),B′(x,t)=−E(x,t)/c are also solutions.
At the boundary of a perfect conductor with normal n briefly explain why
n⋅B=0,n×E=0
Electromagnetic waves inside a perfectly conducting tube with axis along the z-axis are given by the real parts of complex solutions of Maxwell's equations of the form
E(x,t)=e(x,y)ei(kz−ωt),B(x,t)=b(x,y)ei(kz−ωt).
Suppose bz=0. Show that we can find a solution in this case in terms of a function ψ(x,y) where
(ex,ey)=(∂x∂ψ,∂y∂ψ),ez=i(k−kc2ω2)ψ,
so long as ψ satisfies
(∂x2∂2+∂y2∂2+γ2)ψ=0
for suitable γ. Show that the boundary conditions are satisfied if ψ=0 on the surface of the tube.
Obtain a similar solution with ez=0 but show that the boundary conditions are now satisfied if the normal derivative ∂ψ/∂n=0 on the surface of the tube.