PHYS 431 Electromagnetic Theory

This course starts with an introduction to electrostatic problems. The student is then introduced to special relativity and the Lorentz transformation. Special relativity is then used to transform the electrostatic problem to understand magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, and electrodynamics. Finally, an introduction to electromagnetic waves and their propagation is developed.

Credits

4 credits

Prerequisite

PHYS 162 & PHYS 328

Distribution

Advanced

Notes

140-UG level 4 advanced