Applications of electromagnetic radiation

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The discussion centers on finding a comprehensive book about the applications of electromagnetic radiation, particularly focusing on radio antennas while also covering other applications like X-rays and microwave ovens. The desired book should include equations and be suitable for a second-year physics student at a UK university. Participants highlight the vast number of applications of electromagnetic radiation and inquire about specific resources, including synchrotron light sources. There is a call for recommendations on books that encompass various applications and their practical uses. The conversation emphasizes the importance of electromagnetic radiation in numerous devices and technologies.
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I’m searching for a book about the applications of electromagnetic radiation. A more specific topic I’m interested in is radio antennas but I’m searching for a book concerning more than 3 different applications (eg X-rays, microwave ovens and radio antennas). It should include equations and the difficulty should be appropriate for a 2nd year physics student (at a UK university). I’d be happy with any appropriate suggestion.
 
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Thanks, ZapperZ.
Could you please post a link about any specific application of synchrotron light sources?
Also could you suggest any book about this and other applications of electromagnetic radiation?
 
I wonder if you can think of any useful device that doesn't use electromagnetic radiation in some form. The number of applications of electromagnetic radiation are enormous.
 
phyzguy said:
I wonder if you can think of any useful device that doesn't use electromagnetic radiation in some form. The number of applications of electromagnetic radiation are enormous.
I agree with that but could you please propose any specific book about any application?
 
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