Advanced Electromagnetism (FYSN23/NAFY020)
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Advanced Electromagnetism, 7.5 credits
given by the Department of Physics.
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Content
This course is aimed for students of the programme Master of Science in Physics. The course builds on knowledge from the basic course Electromagnetism (FYTB13/FYSC20).
Electromagnetic radiation is probably the most important issue in physics and technology. It is the basis of most communication, the main tool to investigate materials and also relevant for energy transfer. In this course, you will learn to apply Maxwell's equations to study the generation, propagation, and absorption of electromagnetic radiation. In particular, antennas, synchrotron radiation, wave-guides, and dispersion are considered in detail. For this purpose a variety of advanced tools, such as Lienard-Wiechert potentials and Kramers-Kronig relations, are provided.
Additionally, an introduction to special relativity and its relation to electrodynamics is given.
A project, where the students address topical issues, complements the course.
The course consists of two modules:
- Lectures and exercises with exam, 5.5 credits
- Project, 2 credits
General information
- Course codes: FYSN23 (Science faculty), NAFY020 (PhD)
- Semester: spring
- Study period: first
- Level: second cycle
- Language: English
- Forms of teaching: lectures, calculation exercises, workshop and project
- Assessment: oral examination and project
- Grading scale: Fail, Pass, Pass with distinction (U, G, VG); module 1 includes only scale Failed and Passed
Syllabus
Read the syllabus on Lund University's central website:
Course literature
John D. Jackson: Classical Electrodynamics, 3rd Edition (Wiley 1999).
Course coordinator
Andreas Wacker, Andreas.Wacker@fysik.lu.se
Schedule
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Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires 90 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics, or a Degree of Bachelor in physics. In both cases including knowledge equivalent to FYTB13 Electromagnetism, 7.5 credits. Furthermore is required English 6/B as well as general entry requirements.
Application
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- Read about the course FYSN23 on Lund University's central website (in English).
- Read about the course FYSN23 on Lund University's central website (in Swedish).
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