This module is an Independent Study version of PHY3051. It is taken by students remote from Exeter, e.g. at Stage 3 of F304 (MPhys Physics with Professional Experience), who are therefore unable to attend traditional lectures and tutorials.
This is the second electromagnetism module taken by Physics students. It builds on PHY2021 (Electromagnetism I) and covers fundamental physics that students are capable of directly observing. The dielectric and magnetic properties of solids are introduced and a range of interesting phenomena are covered including the scattering of light the propagation of electromagnetic waves, etc., are important in a wide variety of areas and in many key technologies. The early part of the module is primarily a recap and a reinforcing of the difficult material treated at the end of PHY2021.
The module aims to develop students' understanding of Maxwell's equations and their applications including some advanced topics. Specifically, students will get to the point where they can handle the fundamentals of fields due to moving charges and also to begin to explore the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
A student who has passed this module should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1. describe all the fundamental aspects of electromagnetism;
2. explain and solve problems involving the magnetic properties of materials;
3. explain and solve problems involving the dielectric properties of materials;
4. explain many aspects of the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter;
5. calculate the effect of such interactions using appropriate vector mathematics;
6. calculate the fields of moving charges;
7. solve problems requiring application of Maxwell's equations to a variety of situations as outlined in the syllabus below;
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
8. use vector analysis to solve problems in science and engineering;
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
9. develop and present a coherent solution to a problem;
10. self-evaluate, check and correct solutions to problems.
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module