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Module Title |
Electromagnetism
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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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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Paul van Kampen | Office Number | N143 |
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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 Maxwell’s 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 Maxwell’s equations.
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Learning Outcomes
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- Confidence in use of scalars, vectors and operators acting on them.·
- Confidence in electrostatics, polarization, magnetostatics and magnetization.· Understanding electromagnetic induction, scalar electric potential and vector magnetic potential.·
- Understanding the boundary conditions for the electric and magnetic fields at the plane interface between two different media.·
- Understanding the basics of electromagnetic waves and their polarization.·
- Confidence in using Snell’s law and Fresnel’s 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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Placements |
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Assignments |
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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 | 40% | Examination Weight | 60% |
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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 |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| EE | BEng in Electronic Engineering |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| ICE | BEng Info and Communications Engineering |
| PBM | BSc Physics with Biomedical Sciences |
| PF | BSc in Physics with French |
| PHA | BSc in Physics with Astronomy |
| SE | BSc Science Education |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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