Subject description
Lectures cover, in detail, the fundamental experimental laws of electromagnetism, how these relate to the electrical and magnetic properties of materials and finally lead to the four Maxwell field equations. Plane wave solutions to Maxwells equations in free space and the properties of these waves. Coulomb's and Gauss' laws, potential, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Co-Requisite
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
PHY8225 - Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:3 hour lecture, 3 hour practical
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
An understanding of the fundamental laws of electromagnetism, i.e. the Maxwell field equations and their experimental basis, together with electromagnetic wave solutions to these equations.
2.
Students will also gain an understanding of the physical origin of linear circuit elements (R, L, C) and some of the electrical and magnetic properties of materials.
3.
The practical laboratory experience allows the students to acquire the ability to design, build and analyse the behaviour of simple electronic circuits without the need to follow a detailed "recipe".
4.
Implementation of physical models in MATLAB to calculate numerical solutions of complex geometrical distribution of charge and electric potential.
Assessment details
Final exam
Laboratory reports
Home assignments
Assignment
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
The recommended text book is Electromagnetism, I.S. Grant and W.R. Phillips; Wiley and Sons, 2nd. Ed. 1990.