Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
Part-A [Repeat]
Shawwal to Dhul-Hijjah, 1436
Introductory Session
16-10-1436
Aug. 1 st , 2015
Zain H. Yamani
Physics-KFUPM
CENT Director zhyamani@kfupm.edu.sa
http://faculty.kfupm.edu.sa/phys/zhyamani/
+966504608515

What does physics relate to in this World, and what does it not?
Physics study topics:
Physics methods:
Real vs. Ideal:
Mathematical expressions:

The ‘four fundamental’ forces of physics:
Why is “electromagnetics” important in physics/ life??
What do you think we like to be able to do in dealing with electromagnetic theory?

Topics to be covered in I-E&M:
Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism (with some mathematical sophistication)
Boundary value problems in electrostatics and magnetostatics
Dielectrics media and Magnetic materials (not too deep)
Maxwell’s equations
Conservation laws
Fields and Gauge Transformations
Electromagnetic Waves
Resonators and Wave Guides
Radiating systems and the Lienard-Wiechert potentials.
E&M and the Special Theory of Relativity

Textbooks
Classical Electrodynamics, J.D. Jackson, (3 rd Edition John Wiley & sons, Inc. 1999)
Introduction to Electrodynamics Theory, D. J. Griffiths, (3 rd Edition Pearson, 2008)
The Feynman Lectures on Physics, especially Vol-II ( http://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/
)
References
Classical Electricity and Magnetism, W K H Panofsky and M Phillips, (2 nd edition, Addison-Wesley, Reading MA 1962)
Electricity and Magnetism Edward M. Purcell. Berkley Physics Course –Vol. 2. (McGraw-Hill, NY 1963)
Electromagnetic Fields & Waves by P. Lorrain & D. Corson (2nd Edition, W.H. Freeman, 1970)
Schaum’s outline Series Theory and Problems of Electromagnetic, by J. A. Edminister (McGraw-Hill book company, 1979)
Course Website http://faculty.kfupm.edu.sa/phys/zhyamani/teaching/I-E&M/I-E&M.html

How are we going to move ahead with this course
Part-A [REPEAT]
Administrative Assistant: Ms. Amal Khamees
Scientific Assistants: Dr. Ola Al-Hagan, and Mrs.
Jameelah Al-Zahrani
There is a schedule to cover the 16 lectures for part-A
[and two homeworks, and few interactions]
Subject heading on e-mail: I-E&M repeat topic name
Splitting into ~ 4 groups
The language of communication: preferably English.
Why?
The sessions are for you ALONE

What I expect of my students:
High level of excitement to learn
Effort exerted in reading, thinking, solving, discussing and researching
Skim and scan the books before the lecture
Stick the lecture (and homework) schedule
Study from the textbooks after the lecture
State lessons learnt [send to your Scientific Assistants]
Solve homework [send to your Scientific Assistants]
Transparency & constructive criticism; Let us know how we can help.
Work together within the groups as much as possible
The ‘extra’ qualities/ skills you should acquire
We want you to EXCEL!!!!!!!!
Help us to help you
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The ‘extra’ qualities/ skills you should acquire
English language, pedagogic discipline; camaraderie with colleagues, critical thinking, rational discussion, instruction, mathematical insight, computer programming

The role of the Scientific Assistants
Help you with your scientific inquiries
Correct your Lecture Lessons, and reply with constructive criticism
Correct your homework for your two complete to perfection
We can create extra “help sessions”, if needed