Why are E/B fields of photon in-phase?

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Why are E/B fields of photon in-phase?

08-10-2004, 01:23 AM

It would seem to me that in order for the strength of E+B, and thus the total energy, to be constant the two fields would have to be out of phase by a factor of Pi/2. Am I incorrect in my understanding of the relationship between the two fields E & B and the total energy?
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08-10-2004, 01:27 AM

Depends on how you look at it.

If the sum of pi/2 combines with G/pi you get a massive increase in photonal energy. No doubt the insertion of dieelectrical compulsive input will double the total amount of energy.
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