This document discusses amplitude modulation (AM), a method of transmitting information via a carrier wave. It defines AM as varying the amplitude of the carrier wave in proportion to the message signal, while keeping other factors like frequency and phase constant. The document also briefly mentions other modulation methods like frequency modulation (FM) and phase modulation (PM). It provides examples of AM modulation types and defines the modulation index. Finally, it lists some advantages and disadvantages of AM as well as its applications.