Derek has always been interested in antennas and radio wave propagation; however, he's never spent the time to understand how the wiggling of electrons in a wire can actually produce RF radiation. So, in this theory-based episode of DC to Daylight, Derek discusses antenna physics, shows how a dipole antenna radiates RF, and demonstrates how that RF behaves with a receiver antenna. And, where Derek needs some help with the details, he calls in an expert, Sterling Mann, who works in the field of RF. In the next application-based episode, we'll build our own antenna and use it to communicate around the globe! Watch the full interview with Sterling Mann and ask Derek questions on the element14 Community! https://bit.ly/3IIVEKl Engage with the element14 presents team on the element14 Community - suggest builds, find project files and behind the scenes video: https://bit.ly/3tmdewv Visit the element14 Community for more great activities and free hardware: https://bit.ly/3q6YMpu Tech Spotlights: https://bit.ly/3qPrDhM RoadTest and Reviews: https://bit.ly/3pV5Bux Project14: https://bit.ly/31wbnJY #0:00 Welcome to DC To Daylight #1:20 Antennas #3:05 Sterling Mann #4:05 What Is an Antenna? #6:18 Maxwell's Equations #9:25 Sterling Explains #12:55 Give Your Feedback #antenna #antennas #radiofrequency #maxwellequations #dipole