General Information

Intermediate-level course on electromagnetic theory with a focus on statics. Emphasis is on developing proficiency with analytical techniques and intuitive understanding of fundamental electromagnetism.

Prerequisites

PHYS 2213 or PHYS 2217, Corequisite: AEP 4200

Topics Covered

  • Vector calculus
  • Electrostatics
  • Conductors
  • Dielectric materials
  • Boundary conditions
  • Solutions to Laplace’s equation
  • Magnetostatics
  • Quasistatic conditions
  • Maxwell equations
  • Poynting theorem
  • Maxwell Stress tensor
  • EM wave
  • Polariation
  • Energy
  • Momentum

Workload

1 PSET a week. 4-5 hours to complete it. [Spring 2024]

General Advice

Read the textbook.

Testimonials

This class is pretty chill, aside from the exams. The professor usually ends lecture early which is super nice and the homeworks are all textbook problems. A lot of the content is review from PHYS 2217 which is nice because you are already familiar with it. The exams are kind of unpredictable, sometimes the questions are on the easier side and sometimes the questions are very hard. Overall the class is taught well and follows the textbook closely. Rating: 4/5. [Spring 2024]

Past Offerings

Semester Professor Median Grade Syllabus
Spring 2021 Lois Pollack A- —
Spring 2024 Valla Fatemi B+? AEP3550_SP24.pdf