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Electromagnetic theory

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EEC 431 OUTLINE

Weeks 1 - 4: Static Electric Fields


1. Coulomb's Law:
o State Coulomb’s law for point charges.

o Apply it to calculate the force on a charge in an external electric


field.
2. Electric Field Intensity:
o Define and determine the intensity of an electric field.

3. Flux Density:
o Explain the concept of electric flux density.

4. Laws of Static Fields:


o Derive and explain:

 Gauss’s Law
 Divergence Theorem
5. Applications:
o Solve problems involving electric flux density, potential, electric
field force, and capacitance.
6. Energy Stored in Electric Field:
o Derive an expression for energy stored in an electric field.

o Calculate energy stored using derived expressions.

7. Practical Applications:
o Examples of static electrostatic fields (e.g., lightning discharge,
corona effect).
Weeks 5 - 7: Static Magnetic Fields
1. Key Laws:
o Explain the following for static magnetic fields:

 Biot-Savart Law
 Ampere's Law
 Stokes’ Theorem
 Divergence Theorem
2. Theorems and Applications:
o Derive and apply Stokes’ and Divergence Theorems to practical
problems.
3. Magnetic Flux Density and Potential:
o Define magnetic flux density and magnetic potential.

4. Energy in Magnetic Fields:


o Derive expressions for energy stored in magnetic fields.

o Calculate stored energy using these formulas.

5. Practical Applications:
o Real-world applications of static magnetic fields.

Weeks 8 - 10: Time-Varying Electromagnetic Fields


1. Faraday's Law:
o State and explain Faraday’s Law of electromagnetic induction.

2. Maxwell’s Equations:
o Derive Maxwell's equations in both differential and integral forms.

o Apply Maxwell’s equations and Faraday’s Law to solve wave


equations in free space and lossless media.
3. Applications:
o Practical uses of Faraday’s Law and Maxwell’s equations.

Weeks 11 - 14: Plane Waves


1. Vector Analysis:
o Review the fundamentals of vector analysis as applied to plane
waves.
2. Wave Propagation:
o Explain wave propagation in:

 Free space
 Dielectric materials
 Conductors
3. Poynting Vector:
o Explain the Poynting vector and its relation to energy transfer and
radiation pressure.
4. Radiation:
o Explain dipole radiation and radiation pressure.

5. Wave Types:
o Apply Poynting vectors to solve problems involving energy and
radiation pressure.
o Describe guided TEM (Transverse Electromagnetic) waves,
including:
 TEM waves between parallel plane conductors
 Transverse magnetic and transverse electric waves
 Fibre optics
Week 15: Reflection and Refraction of EM Waves
1. EM Wave Reflection and Refraction:
o Explain the reflection and refraction of electromagnetic waves.

2. Total Internal Reflection:


o Describe the phenomenon of total internal reflection, Brewster
angle, and critical angle.
3. Problem-Solving:
o Solve problems related to reflection, refraction, and internal
reflection of electromagnetic waves.
4. Review:
o Final review of vector analysis to reinforce the key concepts

Applications
Weeks 1–4: Static Electric Fields
 Coulomb's Law & Electric Field Intensity: These are fundamental to
understanding how charges interact, which is vital for designing
capacitors, high-voltage equipment, and electrostatic sensors.
 Flux Density & Gauss’s Law: These concepts are used in electric field
mapping, which is crucial in optimizing the design of insulation systems,
electric motors, and electric shielding in electronic devices.
 Energy Stored in Electric Fields: Understanding energy storage helps
in developing capacitors and energy storage systems like those used in
renewable energy solutions and electric vehicles.
 Applications of Static Fields: For example, lightning discharges and
corona effects are significant in atmospheric physics and high-voltage
transmission line design.
Weeks 5–7: Static Magnetic Fields
 Biot-Savart Law & Ampere's Law: These are critical in designing
electromagnets, transformers, and inductors, which are fundamental
components in power grids and electronic devices.
 Magnetic Flux Density & Energy: Calculating magnetic fields is
essential in the design of electric motors, MRI machines, and magnetic
storage devices (like hard drives).
 Practical Applications: Magnetic fields are used in wireless charging
technologies, magnetic levitation (maglev) trains, and the operation of
sensors in various industrial applications.
Weeks 8–10: Time-Varying Electromagnetic Fields
 Faraday's Law: This is the principle behind electric generators and
transformers, which are vital for power generation and distribution.
 Maxwell's Equations: These govern all classical electromagnetic
phenomena and are fundamental to modern telecommunications, radio
wave propagation, and antenna design.
Weeks 11–14: Plane Waves
 Wave Propagation: Understanding how electromagnetic waves
propagate is critical in designing wireless communication systems,
including Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and satellite communication.
 Poynting Vector & Radiation: These are key in energy transfer
applications, such as in solar panels, radar systems, and energy-beaming
technologies.
 Guided TEM Waves: These are relevant in fiber-optic communication
systems, which are the backbone of modern internet infrastructure.
Week 15: Reflection and Refraction of EM Waves
 Reflection, Refraction & Total Internal Reflection: These principles
are essential in the design of optical devices like lenses, mirrors, and
optical fibers, used in telecommunications, medical instruments, and laser
technologies.

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