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Course Information
Course Number/Section
Course Title
Term
Days & Times
PHYS 715-01
Advanced Electromagnetism
Spring 2015
TR 4:00 – 5:15 PM, Marteena 318
Professor Contact Information
Professor Dr. Solomon Bililign
Office Phone
Email Address
285-2328
Bililignsol@gmail.com
Office Location
Office Hours
Marteena 306/Gibbs 302
TR 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Course Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, and/or Other Restrictions
PHYS 615
Course Description
This course is an advanced study of electromagnetic phenomena: plane electromagnetic waves and wave propagation, wave guides and resonant cavities, radiating systems, radiation by moving charges, special theory of relativity, and applications of electromagnetic theory.
Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes
(1) PHYS 715 students will demonstrate critical thinking skills while using relevant physics concepts to solve physics problems and analyze situations involving physics.
(2) PHYS 715 students will communicate physics and scientific information in an effective manner according to the standards set by the profession.
(3) PHYS 715 students will develop a thorough and deep understanding of the laws and principles of Physics, and an in-depth knowledge and expertise in their field of specialization.
(4) PHYS 715 students will be able to effectively use information technology and computational techniques to solve physics and problems in electromagnetism
At the conclusion of the course a student must be familiar with : Maxwell's equations -- gauge transformations -- Green functions for the wave equation -- macroscopic equations for electromagnetism -- Poynting's theorem and the conservation energy and momentum -- plane waves in nonconducting media -- wave polarization and stokes parameters -- reflection and refraction of electromagnetic waves -- superposition of waves and group velocity -- wave guides -
- energy flow and attenuation in wave guides -- resonant cavities -- power loss in cavities -- fields and radiation of a localized oscillating source -- electric and magnetic dipole fields and radiation
-- antennas -- multipole expansion of the electromagnetic fields -- energy and angular momentum of multipole radiation -- angular distribution of multipole radiation -- sources of multipole radiation and multipole moments—Scattering and Diffraction, Rayleigh theory, scattering of

2 electromagnetic waves by a sphere, scattering in a short wavelength limit, Einstein's postulates for relativity -- Lorentz transformations and their matrix representation -- relativistic energy and momentum of a particle -- space-time properties --.
Required Textbooks and Materials
Required Texts
Classical Electrodynamics
Third Edition
J. D. Jackson
John Wiley & Sons, 1998
ISBN 0-471-30932-X
Required Materials
N/A
Suggested Course Materials
1) Modern Electrodynamics, Andrew Zangwill, Cambridge, ISBN 978-0521-89697-9
2) G.L. Pollack and D.R. Stump, Electromagnetism, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.,
2002, (ISBN 0-8053-8567-3).
3) D.J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, Prentice Hall, 3rd Edition, 1999.
4) Landau and Lifshitz, Classical Theory of Fields.
5) R.K. Wangsness, Electromagnetic Fields, 2 nd Edition, John Wiley.
6) Feynmann, Lectures on Physics Volume 2.
7) G.B. Arfken and H.J. Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Academic Press,
5th edition, 2001, (useful reference for the needed mathematical skills).
Course Outline
Lecture Date
1 1/13/15
Topic
Maxwell’s Equations:
Displacement current, Vector and scalar potentials,
Book section
Chapter 6: 1-4
2 1/15/15
Gauge Transformation, Greens function for the Wave Equation
Maxwell’s Equations:
Retarded
Solutions, Poynting Theorem,
Conservation of Energy
Chapter 6: 5, 7
3 1/20/15 Chapter 6:8 ,9
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Maxwell’s Equations: Poynting
Theorem in Linear Media and Harmonic fields
Maxwell’s Equations:
:Transformation properties of Electromagnetic Fields,
Plane E&M Waves : Plane waves in nonconducting Media, Linear and circular polarization
Chapter 6: 10,13
Chapter 7: 1, 2
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2/3/15
Exam 1- Chapter 6
Plane E&M Waves : Reflection and
Refraction of E&M waves, Polarization by reflection
Chapter 7: 3,4
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Plane E&M Waves : Frequency,
Dispersion characteristics, Model of propagation in Ionosphere and
Magnetosphere
Plane E&M Waves ::
Magnetohydrodynamic Waves
Wave Guides, Resonant cavities and
Optical Fibers: Field at the surface and within a conductor, cylindrical cavities and waveguides
Wave Guides, Resonant cavities and
Optical Fibers : Wave Guides, Modes in
Rectangular Waveguides, energy flow and attenuation
Wave Guides, Resonant cavities and
Optical Fibers: : Resonant Cavities, power loss, Q of a cavity,
Exam 2- Chapter 7
Wave Guides, Resonant cavities and
Optical Fibers: Multimode propagation in Optical Fibers
Wave Guides, Resonant cavities and
Optical Fibers: Modes in Dielectric wveguides
Radiating systems, Multipole fields and Radiation : Localized oscillating source, Electric dipole field
Radiating systems, Multipole fields and Radiation : Magnetic dipole and electric quadrupole fields, center fed linear antenna
Radiating systems, Multipole fields and Radiation : Spherical wave solutions of the scalar wave equation, multipole expansion of electromagnetic fields
Radiating systems, Multipole fields and Radiation : Properties of multipole fields, angular distribution of multipole fields
Exam 3- Chapter 8,9
Radiating systems, Multipole fields and Radiation : Sources of multipole radiation, multipole moments, multipole radiation from a linear center-fed antenna
Scattering and Diffraction: Scattering at long wavelength,
Chapter 7: 5, 6
Chapter 7: 7
Chapter 8:1,2
Chapter 8: 3,4,5
Chapter 8:7,8
Chapter 8:10
Chapter 8:11
Chapter 9:1,2
Chapter 9:3,4
Chapter 9:6,7
Chapter 9: 8,9
Chapter 9:10,12
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Scattering and Diffraction:
Perturbation theory of scattering,
Rayleigh theory
Scattering and Diffraction: Spherical wave expansion of a vector plane wave, scattering by a sphere
Scattering and Diffraction: Scattering by a sphere, Scalar Diffraction theory
Scattering and Diffraction: Diffraction by small apertures
Scattering and Diffraction: Scattering in a short wavelength Limit
Chapter 10:2
Chapter 10:3, 4
Chapter 10:4,5
Chapter 10:9,
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Special Theory of Relativity: Einstein postulates and experiments
Special Theory of Relativity Lorentz transformation, special theory of relativity
Chapter 11:1,2
Chapter 11:3
Final Exam: Chapter 10,11
Grading Policy
Attendance: A student is not allowed to miss more than three sessions without
justification.
Homework: Homework problems will be assigned each week and collected the following
week. You are urged to try to solve the problems before we solve them in
class.
Quizzes: You are advised to go through your notes and read the textbook before each
class. There will be unannounced quizzes.
Exams: There will be two partial exams and a final exam. The exams schedule will
be announced as the course proceeds.
Grading: Home works – Class participation ……. 45 %
Quizzes - …...……………….. .15 %
4 Exams ……………...………... 40 %
Course Policies
Make-up exams
If a student misses class for a valid reason, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain the information and material covered in the missed session. The student will be given the opportunity to take a makeup for the missed quiz the week after.
Extra Credit
N/A
Late Work
Late work will not be accepted unless a valid reason for the late submission is presented.
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Special Assignments
Class Attendance
Students are expected to attend all class sessions and off-campus meetings that may be arranged with visiting scholars. Attendance and participation is vital to successful completion of the course. ( Refer to The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Bulletin on
Class Attendance Policy, page 77 ). In case of excused absences, students have the responsibility to obtain the information and material covered on the session. Excuses will be granted according to NC.A&T SU student handbook.
Moreover, the College of Arts and Sciences requires students to be on time for class and to attend class on a regular basis. If the student has unexcused absences, is late for class or leaves class early, the student’s grade may be lowered.
(See attendance policy set forth by the instructor in the course syllabus.)
Excused absences will comply with the following university policy on make-up work: “Sickness
(verification needed); death of relative (immediate family); participation in an approved university related activity; acting in the capacity of a university representative (band, choir, sports, related travel, etc.); extraordinary circumstances including court appearances, family emergency~ at the discretion of the professor, etc. require a signed statement.
NOTE: “Other reasons for class absences are not acceptable.”
Classroom Citizenship
Enrollment in the class means that you agree to abide by the expectations of North Carolina A&T
State University about academic integrity. For specific information refer to your Student
Handbook. Also, refer to the most current Undergraduate Bulletin for the academic dishonesty policy. The North Carolina A&T State University’s Academic Honor Code will be enforced.
Your responsibilities in the area of honor include, but are not limited to, avoidance of cheating, plagiarism and improper or illegal use of technology. Your presentations, assignments, and quizzes are expected to be your own work. Any questions about these should be directed to the professor. It is permissible to request assistance from a librarian when doing database research as long as the selection and organization of the research for the presentation is in your own work.
Technical Support
If you experience any problems with your A&T account you may call Aggie Tech
Support (formerly Help Desk) at 336.334.7195.
Field Trip Policies / Off-Campus Instruction and Course Activities
Student Affairs website http://www.ncat.edu/~staffair/ ;
Student Handbook: http://www.ncat.edu/~deanofst/Handbook.htm
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Student Travel Procedures and Student Travel Activity Waiver http://businessfinance.ncat.edu/policies%20and%20procedures%20index.htm
Off-campus, out-of-state, and foreign instruction and activities are subject to state law and
University policies and procedures regarding travel and risk-related activities. Information regarding these rules and regulations may be found at the website address: Student Travel
Procedures and Student Travel Activity Waiver http://businessfinance.ncat.edu/policies%20and%20procedures%20index.htm
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Additional information is available from the office of Student Affairs, please check the website at http://www.ncat.edu/~staffair/.
Below is a description of any travel and/or risk-related activity associated with this course.
Other Policies (e.g., copyright guidelines, confidentiality, etc.)
Student Handbook: http://www.ncat.edu/~deanofst/Handbook.htm
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act http://www.ncat.edu/~registra/ferpa_info/index.htm
Student Conduct & Discipline
North Carolina A&T State University has rules and regulations that govern student conduct and discipline meant to ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of the educational enterprise. It is the responsibility of each student to be knowledgeable about these rules and regulations. Please consult the undergraduate http://www.ncat.edu/~acdaffrs/Bulletin_2008-2010/2008-2010_Undergraduate_Bulletin.pdf
and graduate bulletins: 2008-2010 Graduate Catalog.doc
http://www.ncat.edu/~gradsch/cstudents.html
and student handbook http://www.ncat.edu/~deanofst/Handbook.htm
for detailed information about specific policies such as academic dishonesty, cell phones, change of grade, disability services, disruptive behavior, general class attendance, grade appeal, incomplete grades, make up work, student grievance procedures, withdrawal, etc.
These descriptions and timelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Professor.
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