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I've been following the derivations in the following video up until that point. I don't quite understand why does it imply that μ*ε=1/c^2. Thanks.
μ*ε refers to the product of the permeability and permittivity of a medium. It is important in a derivation because it is a fundamental constant that appears in the equations of electromagnetic theory, specifically in the relationship between electric and magnetic fields.
In a vacuum, μ*ε is equal to 1/c^2, where c is the speed of light. This relationship is derived from Maxwell's equations, which describe the behavior of electromagnetic waves. Therefore, μ*ε plays a crucial role in understanding the speed of light and its behavior in different mediums.
This means that μ*ε has the same numerical value as 1/c^2, but with different units. In other words, they are equivalent and can be used interchangeably in calculations. This relationship is significant because it helps us understand the fundamental connection between electric and magnetic fields in the context of electromagnetic waves.
The values of permeability and permittivity are experimentally determined constants for different materials. They are measured in units of Henrys per meter (H/m) for permeability and Farads per meter (F/m) for permittivity. The product of these two constants, μ*ε, is then calculated and compared to the known value of 1/c^2 to validate the accuracy of the measurements.
No, μ*ε can only equal 1/c^2 in a vacuum. In other mediums, it may have a different value, but it will always be equivalent to 1/c^2. This is because the speed of light is a fundamental constant and cannot be altered, so the product of μ*ε must also remain constant in order to maintain the relationship between electric and magnetic fields.