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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Physics

640-343 Electrodynamics

Credit Points:

9.0

Coordinator:

Dr R R Volkas

Prerequisite/s:

Physics 640-225 or 640-245; Mathematics 618-231 and 618-232. (A small section of the course will assume knowledge of special relativity to the level of Physics 640-241 or Physics 640-221)

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

21 lectures and 9 x 1-hour tutorials

Objectives:

By the completion of this course the student should:

  • have a thorough comprehension of classical electrodynamics based on Maxwell's equations;

  • be able to apply this understanding to the solution of problems involving the calculation of fields (boundary value problems), the motion of charged particles, and the production and behaviour of electromagnetic waves.

Content:

Electrodynamics in vacuo: in terms of both fields and potentials; its relativistic covariance. Electrodynamics in material media: dielectric, magnetic, conducting. Calculation of fields, boundary value problems: motion of particles in electromagnetic fields; production, propagation and interaction of electromagnetic waves.

Assessment:

A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination plus tests and/or assignments, set during the semester, which may account for up to 20% of the final mark.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Lorrain P, Corson D R and Lorrain F, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, 3rd ed. Freeman.
    or
    Griffiths D J, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 2nd ed. Prentice-Hall 1989.
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