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ENPH 431 Electromagnetic Theory Units: 3.50
An introduction to electromagnetic theory and some of its applications. Topics are: Maxwell's equations, properties of waves in free space, dielectrics, conductors and ionized media, reflection and refraction at the surfaces of various media, radiation of electromagnetic waves, antennae, wave-guides, and optical fibers.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MTHE 226 (MATH 226) or MTHE 235 (MATH 235) or MTHE 237 (MATH 237) or MTHE 225 , MTHE 227 (MATH 227), ENPH 239 (PHYS 239)
Corequisites:
Exclusions: ENPH 332 (PHYS 332), PHYS 432
Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 21
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 21
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Implement Maxwell’s equations in vector form to analyse important charge and current structures.
- Utilize linear response theory to describe the electromagnetic properties of materials.
- Solve for harmonic waves propagating in a homogeneous medium.
- Quantify energy flow of electromagnetic waves in physical systems.
- Characterize the behaviour of the incident, reflected, and transmitted waves that arise when a uniform plane wave encounters a boundary between two simple media.
- Describe the operation and application of waveguides, including filters and fibre optic cables.