Inductive coupling and resonant coupling are two methods for wirelessly transferring energy between coils. Inductive coupling uses electromagnetic induction to transfer power between transmitter and receiver coils that form a transformer, with the transmitter coil generating a magnetic field that induces a voltage in the secondary receiver coil. Resonant coupling uses coils tuned to the same resonance frequency, where an oscillating current in the transmitter coil creates a strong magnetic field that is converted into electric current in any coupled receiver coil within that magnetic field region. The efficiency of wireless power transfer is affected by factors like the air gap between coils and matching their resonance frequencies, as greater coupling occurs with smaller gaps and matched frequencies.