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Electromagnetism

Semester 1
Syllabus: 

Review of Vector Analysis and Vector Calculus

Derivation of Maxwell’s equations in differential form. Equation of continuity. Poisson’s equation. Derivation of the electro-magnetic wave equation. Solution for plane waves in dielectrics. Electro-magnetic nature of light. Energy flow and the Poynting vector. Boundary conditions. Reflection and refraction of electro-magnetic waves at dielectric boundaries. Derivation of Snell’s law. Fresnel’s equations. Total reflection. Brewster’s angle. Transmission and reflection co-efficients. Propagation of electro-magnetic waves in conducting media. Skin depth. Energy flow in conductors. Reflection of Electro-magnetic waves by a conductor. Dispersion of electro-magnetic waves in various media. Sources of Electromagnetic waves.    

Undergrad/Postgrad: 
Undergraduate
Evaluation: 

(Overall Theory and Practical to be passed separately)  

One 2-hour theory examination paper             70%  

One 1-hour in-course test or equivalent           20%  

Practical work                                                10%    

ELET2480 OR PHYS2386
Course Code: 
PHYS3386
Credits: 
3 Credits
Level: 
Level 3
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