Hail University
College of Sceince
Physics Department
Electromagnetic Theory I Phys 322
First Semester 2013/2014
Course Schedule, Syllabus and Grading Policy
Instructor: Dr. Maher Abdelhadi
Textbook: Introduction to Electrodynamics 3rd Edition By Griffiths
References: 1. Reitz, Milford and Christy: Foundations of Electromagnetic
Theory, 4th ed.
2. Classical Electrodynamics , Jackson
3. Nayfeh, Munir H. and Brussel , M. Electricity and Magnetism
Course Description: This is an introductory course in electromagnetic theory,
the course will first introduces the student to the basic concepts in vectors and
vector calculus including the curl , divergence , gradient in Cartesian,
cylindrical and spherical coordinates, the divergence Theorem, Stokes
Theorem, vector line integrals, surface integrals will also be discussed. The
student also will be introduced to electrostatics and electrostatic problems and
their solutions; this will include the solution of Laplace equation and
boundary value problems, a conducting sphere ( either grounded or nongrounded ) will be a good problem to solve, in this regard the method of
images will also be introduced to students. Also the electrostatics in dielectric
media which will include the solution of Laplace equation in dielectric
media; dielectric sphere in an external electric field will be a good problem. In
this regard the student will also be introduced to the concept of electrostatic
energy which will be extended to include the concept of electrostatic energy in
dielectric media.
The magnetic field of both steady and unsteady currents and the magnetic
properties of matter will be discussed. The student will also be introduced to
the concept of the magnetic vector potential and to the scalar magnetic
potential, also a magnetized sphere in an external magnetic field will be a
good problem in this regard. Also the microscopic theory of magnetism and
electromagnetic induction and Maxwell equation will be discussed in this
course.
Week
Topics
Reading
Assignments
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Vector Algebra; Triple Products
Gradient
Divergence; Curl; Product Rules
Line; Surface and Volume Integrals
Curvilinear Coordinates
The Dirac Delta Function
The Electric Field
Fields Lines, Flux, and Gauss’s Law
Applications of Gauss’s Law
Electric Potential, Electrostatic Boundary Conditions
Work and Energy in Electrostatics
Conductors
Capacitors
Laplace’s Equation in One, Two, Three Dimensions
Boundary Conditions
The Method of Images
Separation of Variables
Separation of Variables in Spherical Coordinates
The Electric Field of a Dipole
Electric Fields in Matter; Polarization; Bound Changes
Gauss’s Law in the presence of Dielectrics
Linear Dielectrics Susceptibility; Permittivity, Dielectric
Constant
Boundary Value Problems with Linear Dielectrics
Energy in Dielectric System
1 -8
9 – 16
17 – 24
25 – 33
34 – 45
45 – 51
58 – 64
65 – 69
70 – 76
77 – 89
90 – 95
96 – 102
103 – 109
110 – 115
116 – 120
121 – 126
127 – 136
137 – 145
153 – 159
160 – 169
170 – 178
179 – 185
Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Forces
Currents
The Biot-Savart Law, divergence and Curl of B
Applications of Ampere’s Law
The Vector Potential
Multipole Expansion of Vector Potential
Magnetic Fields in Matter; Torques and forces on
Magnetic Dipoles
The Field of a magnetized Object; Bound Current
Auxiliary Field, Ampere’s law in Magnetized Materials
Linear and Nonlinear Media
Ferromagnetism
Electrodynamics
Electromotive Force
Faraday’s Law
The Induced Electric Field; Inductance
Energy in Magnetic Fields
202 – 207
208 – 214
215 - 224
225 – 231
232 – 241
242 – 254
255 – 259
186 – 190
191 – 201
260 – 268
269 – 272
273 – 277
278 – 284
285 – 291
292 – 299
300 – 304
305 – 316
317 – 320
Homework:
1. Homeworks will be given on each chapter and will be due after one
week after being posted on my webpage.
2. Late homework’s will not be accepted.
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Grade Distribution:
Major I Exams 20 %
Major II Exam 20 %
Home works
20%
Final Exam
40%
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