2024-2025 Academic Catalog

PHYS 345 Electromagnetism

An intermediate course utilizing vector calculus to study electrostatic and magnetostatic fields, both in vacuum and in matter. The relation between electrostatic and magnetostatic fields under relativistic transformations is studied, as are electrodynamics and Maxwell's Equations, and the generation and propagation of electromagnetic radiation. Three hours lecture per week.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Grades of "C-" or better in PHYS 160, PHYS 206, and MA 233.

Offered

Odd Year Fall Semester