Electromagnetic theory I
K Dabke
3 points * 18 lectures, 9 tutorials, 9 laboratory hours * First semester * Clayton * Corequisites: ECS2310 (Circuit theory I)
Vector fields for macroscopic electromagnetism. Electrostatics, dielectric and ferroelectric materials, capacitance, energy and forces in electrostatic systems. Conduction of electric current. Magnetostatics, magnetic and ferromagnetic materials, self-inductance, energy and forces in magnetostatic systems. Magnetic circuits; magnetically coupled circuits, mutual inductance; electromagnetic induction. Displacement current. Assembly of Maxwell's equations and constitutive relations.
Assessment
Examinations: 2 hours * Minor assignments or tests as announced during the course
Prescribed texts
Hayt W H Jr Engineering electromagnetics 5th edn, McGraw-Hill, 1989
Recommended texts
Johnk C T A Engineering electromagnetic fields and waves 2nd edn, Wiley, 1988
Kraus J D Electromagnetics 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill, 1984
Marshall S V and Skitek G G Electromagnetic concepts and applications 3rd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1990
Plonus M A Applied electromagnetics McGraw-Hill, 1978