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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:

- FYSN23 syllabus on lu.se (in English)
- FYSN23 syllabus on lu.se (in Swedish)
- NAFY020 syllabus (in English, pdf, 242 kB).
- NAFY020 syllabus (in Swedish, pdf, 257 kB).

Course literature

John D. Jackson: Classical Electrodynamics, 3rd Edition (Wiley 1999).

Course coordinator

Andreas Wacker, Andreas.Wacker@fysik.lu.se

Schedule

The latest schedule for the course can be found on the schedule software TimeEdit:

FYSN23 schedule on TimeEdit

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 more about how to apply via below links (available only during the application period). Please note: to see if the course is open for application, always check the Swedish web page.

For non-Swedish speakers, please refer to below instructions in order to apply to the course.
Instructions in English for applying to programmes and courses (pdf, 791 kB).

Doctoral studies

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