PHYS 405
Electromagnetic Theory Fall 2015
Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
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This course builds on the material of Physics 201, and explores the application of Maxwell’s Equations to understand a range of topics including electric and magnetic fields in matter, light, and radiation. We begin with electrostatics, developing analytical solutions to Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations using mathematical tools and approximation techniques. We then move on to magnetic materials, electromagnetic waves, accelerating charges, and relativistic electrodynamics. In addition to weekly tutorial meetings, the class will meet once a week as a whole to introduce new material.
The Class: Format: tutorial, 1 and 1/4 hours per week; lecture, one hour per week
Limit: 10/section
Expected: 25
Class#: 1270
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: evaluation will be based on weekly problem sets, tutorial participation, presentations, and a final exam or final project, all of which have a substantial quantitative component
Extra Info: may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the fifth course option
Prerequisites: PHYS 202 and PHYS/MATH 210 or MATH 209
Distributions: Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
Attributes: MTSC Related Courses

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