Course syllabus for Electromagnetic fields and waves

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-17 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameElektromagnetiska fält och vågor
  • CodeSEE105
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTKGBS
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • Main field of studyElectrical Engineering, Global systems, Engineering Physics
  • DepartmentSPACE, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENT
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 74120
  • Maximum participants90
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0121 Examination 6 c
Grading: TH		 6 c
  • 17 Mar 2022 am J
  • 10 Jun 2022 am J
  • 18 Aug 2022 pm J
0221 Laboratory 1.5 c
Grading: UG		 1.5 c

In programmes

Examiner

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Eligibility

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Course specific prerequisites

Multivariable analysis including vector analysis

Aim

The students will, after completing the course, have knowledge of the theory of electromagnetic fields and waves, and the capability to use it for solving problems in physics and electrical engineering.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)


  • Use classical electromagnetic field theory to explain and analyze phenomena in physics.
  • Derive formulas and calculate electromagnetic quantities.
  • Analyze and formulate equations for electromagnetic problems.
  • Derive and determine analytical solutions to electromagnetic problems in simple geometries.
  • Use computer programs to determine numerical solutions to electromagnetic problems.

Content


  • Recap of vector analysis
  • Electrostatics
  • Dielectric materials
  • Electric currents
  • Magnetostatics
  • Magnetic materials
  • Maxwell’s equations and time-varying fields
  • Plane electromagnetic waves
  • Introduction to dipole radiation and antennas
  • Introduction to spectroscopy and electromagnetic propagation in the atmosphere

Organisation

Lectures, problem solving classes, assignments and computer exercises.

Literature

Cheng, Field and wave electromagnetics, second edition, Pearson new international edition, 2014,
Extra material on spectroscopy and wave propagation in the atmosphere.

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam.
Voluntary assignments which can give bonus points on the written exam.
Computer exercises.

The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.