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Physics 408 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I


PHYS 408 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I (4) GE B3 & B4
Electric and magnetic field theory using vectory analysis. Electric fields, dielectric materials, magnetic fields, induced emf's, magnetic materials, Maxwell's equations, wave equations, plane electromagnetic waves. Dipole radiation from an accelerated charge. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 304, PHYS 206 or consent of instructor.


RESOURCES:

  • Textbook: Author - Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics

  • Reference: Study Guide

  • Office Hours - Don't wait until you are in trouble in the class. When you don't understand, ask! If you cannot get to office hours for some reason, contact your instructor after class or by email to set up a time to meet - or just stop by the office.

  • Private Tutoring - Individual arrangements can be made with Physics majors available for tutoring in 52-E25 (Science Building), (known affectionately as "h-bar" - a physics in-joke)

  • Drop-In Help - Those same tutors will also help for free if you just stop by "h-bar"

  • Posted Solutions and Hints - Selected problem hints and/or solutions will be posted on the bulletin boards just outside 52-A03.

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