Fundamental Physics B-E2
| Numbering Code | U-LAS12 10006 LE57 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | Mainly 1st year students | Target Student | For science students | |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Thu.4 | |
| Instructor name | BANERJEE, Amit (Graduate School of Engineering Senior Lecturer) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This course aims to introduce basic concepts of classical electro-magnetic theory, which plays a fundamental role in many areas of physics and engineering. | |||
| Course Goals | (1) To explain fundamental concepts of electromagnetic theory, (2) To encourage practical problem solving and teach necessary mathematical tools, (3) To appreciate the foundational role of these concepts in theoretical and applied physics, (4) To provide a solid foundation for students to acquire advanced knowledge on the subject in future. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Electrostatics: Coulomb's law of electrostatic interaction; superposition principle; continuous charge distributions; electric field; review of vector calculus; Gauss's law; divergence and curl of electrostatic field; electrostatic potential, electric field in conductors and dielectrics (7 weeks) 2. Magnetostatics: Lorentz force law; relation between current and magnetic field; Biot-Savart law and Ampere's law; divergence and curl of magnetic field; concept of vector potential; current loop and magnetic dipole; magnetic field in matter (3 weeks) 3. Electrodynamics: electric current, resistor, capacitor, and Kichhoff's law, electro-magnetic induction and inductors; electromotive force; DC, AC circuits (2 weeks) 4. Electromagnetic wave: Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic wave propagation (2 weeks) 5. Feedback（1 Week） |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation procedure: active participation (10%), one assignment (40%), and final examination (50%) | |||
| Course Requirements | Basic understanding of high-school physics and calculus. Some understanding of vector analysis will be advantageous. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Following study materials and working on assignment / homework | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Introduction to Electrodynamics, David J. Griffiths, (Cambridge University Press), ISBN:978-1108420419 | ||
