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PHY 671 Electromagnetic Theory


Provides the student with a foundation in the classical theory of the Maxwell field equations and indicates the many current applications. Typical topics covered are: Maxwell’s equations, conservation laws, plane waves, wave guides, resonant cavities, dipole radiation, diffraction, radiation by moving charges, Bremsstrahlung, Cherenkov radiation, multiple fields, and plasma electrodynamics.

Credit 4 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (odd yrs. In-person)

Prerequisites - PHY 534 
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

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Course History -
Course Rotation added 8/2014


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