Maxwell's equations applied to the description of electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and matter: electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric and magnetic susceptibilities of materials, energy stored in fields, induction, electromagnetic wave propagation.
The course consists of 36 lectures, and 12 two-hour workshops (one per week), which focus on problem solving. There is a weekly assignment, and a one-hour tutorial each week to assist with the assignment and other questions that may come up.
Assessment:
Final exam 60%, Assignments 30%, Workshops 10%
Course Coordinator:
Associate Professor Ashton Bradley
Electrostatics (6 weeks)
Magnetostatics and Electrodynamics (6 weeks)
Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th Edition, by David J. Griffiths
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Maxwell's equations applied to the description of electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and matter: electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric and magnetic susceptibilities of materials, energy stored in fields, induction, electromagnetic wave propagation.
| Paper title | Electromagnetism |
|---|---|
| Paper code | PHSI222 |
| Subject | Physics |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,141.35 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (MATH 130 or MATH 140), (or MATH 160 or MATH 170 prior to 2022) one of PHSI 131, PHSI 132, PHSI 191
- Pre or Corequisite
- MATH 140
- Restriction
- PHSI 232
- Recommended Preparation or Concurrent Study
- MATH 140 and MATH 203
- Schedule C
- Science
- Notes
- It is strongly recommended that students taking PHSI222 have a B grade or better in MATH130 or 140.
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course coordinator: Associate Professor Ashton Bradley
Dr Philip Brydon- Textbooks
Griffiths, D.J. Introduction to Electrodynamics, Fourth edition, Addison-Wesley.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical
thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:
- State the time-dependent Maxwell's equations in vacuum and in media and understand their significance in providing the framework of classical electromagnetism
- Solve steady state problems in electromagnetism by utilising symmetries, vector calculus and its integral theorems
- Understand and apply techniques for solving Poisson's equation in electrostatics
- Derive electromagnetic wave equations in dielectrics and conductors
- Solve simple problems for induced electromagnetic fields using both differential and integral forms of Maxwell's equations
- Understand the propagation of electromagnetic waves through a variety of media and across boundaries between media
- Present written, logical and clear solutions to problems in electrostatics, magnetostatics, induced electromagnetic fields and basic wave dynamics
