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Physics 6120: Electrodynamics II

 

Spring 2016

 

Instructor:                James T. Wheeler

Coordinates:             jim.wheeler@usu.edu

SER 228

 

Office hours:                        Anytime by email

By appointment. Often available just before or after class.

 

Text:                           Online Notes, JTW

 

Electrodynamics (Third edition), by J. D. Jackson

                                    John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY, 1999.

                                    ISBN 0-471-30932-X

                                   

Goals

_      Understand how to apply MaxwellÕs equations in realistic situations.

_      Study in detail the properties of electromagnetic waves,

including boundary conditions and media.

_      Understand the relativistic formulation of Maxwell theory.

_      Understand the classical theory of charged particles.

 

Grading

 

Your grade will be based on the following weighting of course elements:

 

Homework:    30%

Midterm:        30%

Final Exam:    40%

 

Total:              100%

 

 

 

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Course Information

Syllabus

 

Bibliography

Homework

 

Notes