AEP 3550 - Intermediate Electromagnetism

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: PHYS 2213 or PHYS 2217. Corequisite: AEP 4200 or permission of instructor.

C. Xu.

Intermediate-level course on electromagnetic theory with a focus on statics. Vector calculus, electrostatics, conductors, dielectric materials, boundary conditions, solutions to Laplace’s equation, magnetostatics, quasistatic conditions, Maxwell equations, Poynting theorem, Maxwell Stress tensor, EM wave, polarization, energy, momentum. Emphasis is on developing proficiency with analytical techniques and intuitive understanding of fundamental electromagnetism.

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