This unit develops the general theory of electromagnetism based on Maxwell's equations incorporating vector calculus; illustrates the theory using applications, for example in communications and in consumer electronics; and introduces practical techniques for solving problems in electromagnetism. The unit comprises the following topics: introduction to vector calculus; electrostatics—Gauss's Law, electric potential, polarisation, energy stored in an electric field, steady current flow, resistance and capacitance, boundary conditions, Poisson's equation and Laplace's equation; magnetostatics—Biot-Savart Law, Ampere's Law, magnetic scalar and magnetic vector potential, magnetisation,... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Brett Nener
Prerequisites: PHYS1101 Advanced Physics A or PHYS1001 Physics for Scientists and Engineers or MATH2040 Engineering Mathematics or MATH2209 Calculus and Probability or MATH1002 Mathematical Methods 2
