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©2013 Physics
Department,
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Information for Winter 2013
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last
update 10/10/2011 |
Instructor: Prof. Yun-Shik Lee, leeys@physics.oregonstate.edu
Office: Weniger
415, available Tu 1-2pm, F 11-noon or by appointment
Text: J.D. Jackson, Classical
Electrodynamics, 3rd Ed
Supplementary:
D. J.
Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics
Also
recommended: J.
R. Reitz, Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory
M. Schwartz, Principles of Electrodynamics
Class
Meetings:
MWF 10:00-10:50, Weniger 377
Basic
principles of classical electromagnetic theory and applications. Electrostatics;
multipole expansion; magnetostatics;
radiation fields; dynamics of relativistic particles and electromagnetic
fields.
PREREQS: PH 431/PH 531 or
equivalents.
Students'
achievements will be evaluated based on four required activities:
1. Homework (25%) will be assigned nearly every week. Collaboration on homework exercises is encouraged provided proper attribution is given, but each student must write an independent presentation of the solution. Solutions to all assigned problems will be posted on the Web one week after they are assigned. To receive credit, work must be submitted before the solution is posted.
2. Class Participation (10%)
3. Midterm Examination (25%)
4. Final Examination (40%)
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will be able to:
1.communicate effectively the methods of vector analysis to describe electromagnetic phenomena
2. describe the underlying physical meanings of electromagnetic equations.
3. make use of theoretical methods to understand the electrical and magnetic properties of matter.
4. interpret and analyze boundary-value problems involving electric and magnetic fields at material interfaces
5..incorporate the fundamental theory of electromagnetism into the scientific problem-solving
6. Explain how electromagnetic waves propagate in homogeneous and inhomogeneous media
COURSE SCHEDULE
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Week |
Topic |
Pop
Quiz |
Homework |
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1-4 |
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5-6 |
6. Maxwell Equations, Macroscopic
Electromagnetism, Conservation Laws |
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7-10 |
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Disability Access Services (DAS). Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS should contact DAS immediately at 737-4098."
If
you have comments or suggestions, email Prof. Lee at leeys@physics.oregonstate.edu