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Advanced Electromagnetism, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Physics.

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Contents

This course is aimed for students of the programme Master of Science in Physics. The course builds on knowledge from the course FYTB13 Electromagnetism.

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 the students shall 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.
Syllabi on Lund University's central website:

Course literature

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

Course responsible teachers

Andreas Wacker (course responsible), Andreas.Wacker@fysik.lu.se.

Schedule

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

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Entry requirements

Bachelor exam in physics or 90 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics. In any case knowledge corresponding to FYTB13 Electromagnetism is required.

Application

Read more about the course and how to apply via below links. 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

Sign up for the course by contacting course responsible and studentadministration@fysik.lu.se. (Remember that you need to have the course listed in your individual study plan, ISP, or approved by your supervisor to have it counted towards your exam.)

Read more

All courses offered by the Department of Physics (on fysik.lu.se).

All courses offered by the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics (on atp.lu.se).

Diploma work page on Canvas.

Course evaluations.

Do you have questions? Please contact us at studentadministration@fysik.lu.se

Information page for Physics: Advanced Electromagnetism (FYSN23/NAFY020)