PHSCS 442
Electrodynamics
Physics and Astronomy
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Maxwell's equations, radiation, interaction of electromagnetic fields with matter, and special relativity.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Time-dependent Sources
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to calculate time-dependent electric fields using Faraday's law and the ability to calculate time-dependent magnetic fields using Maxwell's displacement current.
Title
Energy Densities
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to solve problems involving electric and magnetic energy densities and the Maxwell stress tensor.
Title
Electromagnetic Waves
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to use Maxwell's equations to solve problems involving electromagnetic waves in vacuum and in matter.
Title
Retarded Time
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to use the concept of retarded time to compute radiation potentials.
Title
Relativity
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to solve problems involving the special theory of relativity, including 4-vectors, form invariance, and the electromagnetic field tensor.
