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Equivalence of the Maxwell and wave equations

George Patsakos

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The conditions under which the inhomogeneous wave equation for the electromagnetic field tensor becomes equivalent to the Maxwell equations are derived for the case of prescribed sources.

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The conditions under which the inhomogeneous wave equation for the electromagnetic field tensor becomes equivalent to the Maxwell equations are derived for the case of prescribed sources.

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The conditions under which the inhomogeneous wave equation for the electromagnetic field tensor becomes equivalent to the Maxwell equations are derived for the case of prescribed sources.

Key concepts: Physics, Maxwell's equations, Inhomogeneous electromagnetic wave equation, Electromagnetic tensor, Maxwell stress tensor, Electromagnetic wave equation, Electromagnetic field, Equivalence (formal languages)

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