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Module Title |
Electricity and Magnetism
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Module Code |
PS202
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School |
School of Physical Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To introduce Maxwells equations by continuous superposition of the methods of vector algebra and analysis. To introduce the theory of propagation, polarisation, reflection and refraction of light as a direct consequence of Maxwells equations.
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Learning Outcomes
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7 Confidence in use of scalars, vectors and operators acting on them.
7 Confidence in electrostatics, polarization, magnetostatics and magnetization.
7 Understanding electromagnetic induction, scalar electric potential and vector magnetic potential.
7 Understanding the boundary conditions for the electric and magnetic fields at the plane interface between two different media.
7 Understanding the basics of electromagnetic waves and their polarization.
7 Confidence in using Snells law and Fresnels formulae.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
26
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Tutorials |
10
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
39
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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· Coordinate systems. Scalars, vectors, tensors. Operations between them.
· The nabla operator. Gradient, divergence, circulation. Physical interpretation.
· Electrostatics: Coulomb's law. Intensity and potential of the electric field.
· Electric dipole.
· Polarisation
· Magnetostatics: Lorentz force. Biot-Savart law. Ampere's law. Magnetic induction and magnetic vector potential.
· Loop currents.
· Magnetisation.
· Electromagnetic induction (Faraday's law). Maxwell's correction to Ampere's law.
· Maxwell's equations in differential and integral forms.
· Helmholtz (wave) equations. Electromagnetic waves. Polarisation.
· Boundary conditions for the electric and magnetic fields at the plane interface between to different dielectric media.
· Reflection and refraction of light: Snell's law, Fresnel's formulae. Brewster's angle. Total internal reflection.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 30% | Examination Weight | 70% |
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Indicative Reading List
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1. David J. Griffiths: Introduction to Electrodynamics 3/e, Prentice Hall 1999, ISBN: 0-13-805326-X.2. Markus Zahn: Electromagnetic Field Theory: A Problem Solving Approach, Krieger Publishing Company, Florida 1987, ISBN: 0-89874-985-9.3. John David Jackson: Classical Electrodynamics - 3/e, John Wiley and Sons 1998, ISBN: 0-471-30932-X.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| AP | BSc in Applied Physics |
| PF | BSc in Physics with French |
| PG | BSc in Physics with German |
| PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy |
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