Propagating plane wave in free space

The electric field E and magnetic field B are transverse, mutually perpendicular, and in phase. Energy flows along the Poynting vector S = E × B (green arrows), always in the direction of propagation. Drag the frequency to change the wavelength and the speed of the wave.

E field (V/m) B field (µT) Poynting vector S (energy flow) one wavelength λ