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2024-11-18
Some Selected Unsolved Problems in Classical and Quantum Electromagnetics
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Progress In Electromagnetics Research, Vol. 180, 79-87, 2024
Abstract
In this paper, we propose some suggestions for unsolved problems in classical and quantum electromagnetics. We aim to explain these problems in the simplest way possible. Some issues like the quantum computer may need a lot more work. The subject matter is interdisciplinary needing international collaboration in many different areas such as physics, math, engineering, and material science.
Citation
Weng Cho Chew, Boyuan Zhang, and Jie Zhu, "Some Selected Unsolved Problems in Classical and Quantum Electromagnetics," Progress In Electromagnetics Research, Vol. 180, 79-87, 2024.
doi:10.2528/PIER24072910
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