Electromagnetic Field Theory, 8 credits

Elektromagnetism, 8 hp

TFYA13

Course starting semester

The course is disused. Offered for the last time Spring semester 2023. Replaced by TFYB05 och TFYB09 eller TFYA70 och TFYB10.

Main field of study

Applied Physics Physics

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Peter Münger

Director of studies or equivalent

Magnus Johansson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 80 h
Recommended self-study hours: 133 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	4 (Spring 2017)	2	2	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	4 (Spring 2017)	2	2	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	4 (Spring 2017)	2	2	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	4 (Spring 2017)	2	2	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6CYYI	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering	4 (Spring 2017)	2	2	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6CYYY	Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering	4 (Spring 2017)	2	2	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C
6KFYN	Physics and Nanotechnology	4 (Spring 2017)	2	2	Swedish	Linköping, Valla	C

Main field of study

Applied Physics, Physics

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Course offered for

Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Physics and Nanotechnology

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Calculus with One and Several Variables, Vector Analysis

Intended learning outcomes

The overall goal is that the student - with the Maxwell equations, MW, as starting point, should be able to define, derive and use basic electromagnetic laws and theorems on problems in physics and electrical engineering. This implies that the student should:

be familiar with and able to use electromagnetic laws and theorems
be able to formulate idealized models for electromagnetic problems
be able to apply electromagnetic theory to solve problems primarily in physics and electrical engineering
be able to explain in a well structured and logical concise way derivations/relations within electromagnetics as well as between the central concepts of the theory
be able to formulate, analyze and solve electrostatic problems with the help of a modern numeric computer tool
be able to use electromagnetic theory to qualitatively explain in a well structured and logical concise way numerically obtained results

Course content

Electrostatics: Electric Field Intensity, Coulomb's law, Potential, Gauss's law, Poisson's and Laplace's Equations, Capacitance, Dielectrics, Electric Dipole, Polarization, Electrostatic Energy and Forces, Method of Images. Steady Electric Currents: Current Density, Equation of Continuity, Resistance, Joule's law. Magnetostatics: Magnetic Flux Density, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's Circuital law, Vector Magnetic Potential, Magnetic Materials, Magnetic Circuits, Magnetic Dipole, Magnetization, Magnetostatic Energy and Forces, Motion of Charged Particles in Electromagnetic Fields. Time-Varying Electromagnetic Fields: Induction, Faraday's law, Inductance, Electromotive Force, Displacement Current Density, Skin Effect, Electromagnetic Waves, Poynting Vector. Snell's laws of reflection and refraction, and Fresnel's formulas are derived from electromagnetics. Certain applications of electromagnetics on waveguides. The finite-elemet-method in two dimensions will be briefly introduced for electrostatic problems. The different parts of the course are presented as specific applications of Maxwell's equations.

Teaching and working methods

The course consists of lectures in connection to problem solving sessions and computer simulations.

Examination

UPG1	Examination	0.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	7.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Optional course modules can provide points that may be counted on the written exam.

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Other information

Supplementary courses: Classical Electrodynamics

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magnus Johansson

Examiner

Peter Münger

Course website and other links

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 80 h
Recommended self-study hours: 133 h

Course literature

Cheng, David: Field and Wave Electromagnetics, Addison-Wesley Co. Exempelsamling i Elektromagnetism. Simuleringar med finita-element-metoden inom Elektromagnetism, IFM.

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
UPG1	Examination	0.5 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	7.5 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Optional course modules can provide points that may be counted on the written exam.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.

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Linköping University common rules and regulations (in Swedish)

Course literature is preliminary.

Cheng, David: Field and Wave Electromagnetics, Addison-Wesley Co. Exempelsamling i Elektromagnetism. Simuleringar med finita-element-metoden inom Elektromagnetism, IFM.

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I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)		X	X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)		X	X
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)		X	X
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving		X	X
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery		X	X
	2.3 System thinking	X	X
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning		X	X
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities		X	X
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork		X	X
	3.2 Communications		X	X
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages			X
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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