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PHYS 332 Electromagnetic Theory Units: 3.00
Electromagnetic theory and applications.聽Topics include: Maxwell's equations, gauge theory, relativistic transformations of Maxwell's equations, properties of waves in free space, dielectrics, conductors and ionized media, reflection and refraction at the surfaces of various media, propagation in metallic and dielectric waveguides, radiation of electromagnetic waves from charged particles and antennae.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 12 Tutorial, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite PHYS 239/3.0 and (MATH 221/3.0 or MATH 280/3.0) and (MATH 225/3.0 or MATH 231/3.0).
Exclusion PHYS 432/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Apply each of Maxwell's equations and the Lorentz force law to solve problems involving charge and current distributions and electromagnetic fields.
- Manipulate equations using methods from vector calculus and apply the integral and differential forms of Maxwell's equations as appropriate.
- Apply conservation of energy and momentum principles to solve problems involving fields and charges.
- Solve problems involving the propagation of electromagnetic waves in free space and in waveguides.
- Relate the theories of special relativity and electromagnetism and solve problems involving charges and extended objects moving at relativistic speeds.