Interactive tool for simulating the propagation of transverse electromagnetic waves in different material media

Abstract

Experience has shown that the use of technology and innovative methodologies favors the teaching-learning process. There are several technological tools that offer the possibility to stimulate learning through the exploration of physical concepts, such as applications and virtual laboratories. In this work an interactive tool is presented whose objective is to assist the teaching-learning process of electromagnetism. The application allows the visualization of the propagation of transverse electromagnetic waves in different media, making it possible to change the parameters that characterize the wave and the material. Thus, it is possible to investigate the propagation of waves in different scenarios and to analyze phenomena such as the skin effect.

Keywords
Electromagnetism; Electromagnetic waves; Technologies in education; GeoGebra simulation