1. Cavity resonators confine electromagnetic waves inside hollow structures such as rectangular boxes or cylindrical cans through resonance.
2. The resonant modes inside the cavity depend on its geometry and are determined by solving Maxwell's equations with the appropriate boundary conditions.
3. Common modes include TE and TM, where the electric and magnetic fields are transverse to the axis of propagation.
4. Coupling mechanisms such as wires or loops are used to input and output power to selectively excite specific resonant modes within the cavity.