We show that it is possible to describe electromagnetic (E-M) fields with a generalized network representation (generalized bond graphs). E-M fields inmoving matter, forces due to E-M fields (Lorentz force, ets.) and field transformations are included in the network description. The relations of these E-M phenomena with respect to each other are clearly represented by the bond graph. We also show that it is not possible to describe E-M phenomena in moving matter with conventional bond graphs, but that a generalized bond graph concept is required.\ud
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The description of simple E-M devices with conventional bond graphs is based on rather drastic assumptions, i.e. quasi-static conditions (E-M radiation neglected), homogeneous fields, isotropic linear material, etc. These assumptions are not made in this paper
