1. Electromagnetic waves satisfy Maxwell's equations in free space or perfect dielectrics. The equations show that E and H fields satisfy the wave equation and propagate as transverse waves.
2. For a uniform plane wave traveling in the x-direction, the E and H fields are perpendicular to x and to each other. The ratio of E to H is the characteristic impedance of the medium.
3. Maxwell's equations can be expressed in phasor form for sinusoidal time variations using complex notation. This leads to the wave equation for lossless and conducting media.