RT Journal Article T1 Two properties of electromagnetic knots A1 Fernández-Rañada, Antonio AB We prove two properties of the electromagnetic knots in empty space. First, that any standard radiation fields (i.e. satisfying E . B = 0) coincide locally with an electromagnetic knot. Second, that the electric and magnetic helicities of any knot are equal. These results can be used as a basis for a topological model of electromagnetism. PB Elsevier SN 0375-9601 YR 1997 FD 1997-07-21 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/58981 UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/58981 LA eng NO © 1997 Elsevier Science BV. We are grateful to Professors M.V. Berry, A. Dobado, A. Ibort, E. López, J.M. Montesinos, M. Soler and J.L. Vicent for discussions and encouragement and to Professor A. Tiemblo for hospitality to A.F.R. at the Instituto de Matemáticas y Física Fundamental, CSIC, Madrid. DS Docta Complutense RD 20 abr 2025