PHYS422
Electromagnetic Theory
Subject code
PHYS
Course Number
422
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
H. Lin
Course Long Title
Electromagnetic Theory
Description
Starting from Maxwell's equations, this course develops electrostatics from solutions to Poisson's equation, magnetostatics using the vector potential, electrodynamics with scalar and vector potentials, and properties of electromagnetic waves. Simple radiation problems are discussed as well as the relativistic formulation of electrodynamics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 222 and 301.
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Offering Frequency
Normally offered every year