ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES - 2022/3
Module code: PHY2065
Module Overview
The module reprises electrostatics (Gauss’ Law) and proceeds to introduce electromagnetic theory through a development of Maxwell’s Equations and concepts associated with the electric and magnetic polarisation of materials.
The module introduces electromagnetic wave theory and its applications to a range of traditional applications and problems as well as the use of Fourier processing for wave signal analysis.
Module provider
Mathematics & Physics
Module Leader
FLORESCU Marian (Maths & Phys)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 5
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 73
Lecture Hours: 33
Tutorial Hours: 11
Captured Content: 33
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
None
Module content
Electromagnetism and applications
Reprise of Gauss’ Law (first Maxwell equation) and capacitors leading to Dielectrics, Insulators & Conductors, Electric Polarisation P, Electric Displacement D, Dielectric permittivity, Electric Susceptibility, Dielectric Screening, Boundary conditions for D and E.
Electric current I and current density j, Charge continuity, Magnetic field B, Biot-Savart Law, Gauss' Law for magnetism (second Maxwell equation), Force between two conductors, The Amp, Lorentz force, Hall effect, Ampere's Law.
Electromagnetic Induction, Faraday’s Law (third Maxwell equation), Mutual and self inductance, Energy storage in B-field, Magnetic torque, Magnetic dipoles..
Diamagnets, Paramagnets, Ferromagnetics, Magnetisation M, Magnetic intensity H, Magnetic permeability, Magnetic susceptibility,
Magnetisation current, Magnetic circuits, Reluctance, Hysteresis, Permanent magnets, Boundary conditions for B and H,
Displacement current, fourth Maxwell equation, review of vector analysis.
Electromagnetic Waves and Applications:
The module investigates fundamental concepts in classical electrodynamics.
Combining Maxwell’s equations to investigate electromagnetic wave propagation in vacuum, in dielectric and conducting materials and the behavior of electromagnetic waves at interfaces:
Electromagnetic Waves, Speed, Refractive index, Attenuation, Skin depth, Uniform Plane waves, Linear Polarisation, Energy density and Power of Waves, Waves at Boundaries - reflection & refraction.
Fresnel's equations, Brewster angle, Total Internal reflection. Transmission Lines
Processing signals images using Fourier analysis and manipulation of Fourier-transformed data.
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Online Scheduled Summative Class Test | Online (open book) bi-weekly quizzes | 30 |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination - 2 hours | 70 |
Alternative Assessment
Online (open book) bi-weekly quizzes may be assessed with an alternative question set.
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate subject knowledge and ability to apply subject knowledge to unseen problems in electromagnetism, electromagnetic waves and electromagnetic properties of materials.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
- A final examination of 2h duration, with two sections: section A contains compulsory questions worth 20 marks and section B contains three questions of 20 marks each of which the students attempt two.
- Online (open-book) bi-weekly quizzes.
Formative assessment
- Problem sets on electromagnetism and electromagnetic waves are provided weekly together with model answers to these questions, which allow the students to test their understanding of course material.
Feedback
Verbal feedback covering lecture material and problem sets is provided at hour-long weekly tutorial sessions throughout the semester. Model solutions for the questions on the problem sets provide students with feedback on their problem-solving ability. The online multiple-choice quizzes provide model solutions for the questions answered incorrectly.
Module aims
- The module aims to present a comprehensive coverage of fundamental topics of electromagnetism, electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic properties of materials, including a review of electrostatics and magnetostatics and detailed studies of the characterization and propagation of electromagnetic waves. It does this through the development of relevant electromagnetism theory in lectures and though the presentation of traditional applications and problems in lectures and tutorial problems. The module aims to provide further practice in the use of the mathematical tools of vector calculus and partial differential equations learnt in PHY2064.
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental importance of electromagnetism to many other fields of physics | KC |
| 002 | Describe the basic concepts and principles of electromagnetic theory; | K |
| 003 | Set up systems of equations to describe standard problems and systems using of electromagnetism and electromagnetic waves; | KC |
| 004 | Demonstrate competence in the analytical and numerical solution of these equations for modeling these standard problems | PT |
| 005 | Apply the method of Fourier analysis to process electromagnetic waves. | PT |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
- equip students with subject knowledge.
- develop skills in applying subject knowledge to physical situations.
- enable students to tackle unseen problems in electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrodynamics and electromagnetic wave phenomena.
The learning and teaching methods adopt a hybrid approach in which each week typically includes:
- video lectures split up into the week's topics.
- weekly extended lecture notes to aid students to develop a solid understanding of the concepts presented in the video lectures.
- weekly brief notes to aid students to monitor the progress.
- a weekly tutorial worksheet to provide practice in applying the concepts presented in the lectures.
- 3hr face-to-face lecture reviewing material covered in video lectures.
- 1hr face-to-face tutorial class that reviews worksheet questions
Typically, a total of 33 hours of lectures and 11 hours of tutorial classes.
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics with Quantum Technologies BSc (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics BSc (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Mathematics and Physics MPhys | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Mathematics and Physics MMath | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics MPhys | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Physics with Astronomy MPhys | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Physics with Quantum Technologies MPhys | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Physics MPhys | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Physics BSc (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Physics with Astronomy BSc (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.