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Fill Blanks
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Rearrange
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Matching
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Comprehensions
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Curriculum
What You'll Learn
01 Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory 3 topics
1 Historical Development
- Ancient Observations
- Classical Experiments
- Maxwell's Unification
2 Basic Concepts and Units
- SI Units and Constants
- Vector Calculus Review
- Coordinate Systems
3 Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Frequency Ranges
- Wavelength Classifications
- Applications Overview
02 Electrostatics 5 topics
1 Electric Field
- Coulomb's Law
- Electric Field Intensity
- Field Lines and Flux
2 Gauss's Law
- Integral Form
- Differential Form
- Applications to Symmetric Distributions
3 Electric Potential
- Potential Difference
- Relation to Electric Field
- Potential of Various Charge Distributions
4 Conductors and Insulators
- Properties in Electrostatic Fields
- Boundary Conditions
- Method of Images
5 Capacitance
- Parallel Plate Capacitors
- Cylindrical and Spherical Capacitors
- Energy Storage in Electric Fields
03 Steady Electric Currents 4 topics
1 Current Density and Ohm's Law
- Microscopic and Macroscopic Viewpoints
- Conductivity and Resistivity
- Temperature Dependence
2 Continuity Equation
- Conservation of Charge
- Kirchhoff's Laws
- Circuit Elements
3 Joule's Law
- Power Dissipation
- Heating Effects
- Applications
4 Resistance and Conductance
- Series and Parallel Configurations
- Boundary Value Problems
- Current Flow Patterns
04 Magnetostatics 5 topics
1 Magnetic Fields
- Lorentz Force Law
- Biot-Savart Law
- Force Between Current Elements
2 Ampere's Law
- Integral Form
- Differential Form
- Applications to Symmetric Current Distributions
3 Magnetic Vector Potential
- Definition and Properties
- Relation to Magnetic Field
- Gauge Transformations
4 Magnetic Dipoles
- Torque and Force on Dipoles
- Magnetic Moment
- Magnetization
5 Magnetic Materials
- Diamagnetism, Paramagnetism, Ferromagnetism
- Magnetic Susceptibility and Permeability
- Hysteresis
05 Time-Varying Fields and Maxwell's Equations 5 topics
1 Faraday's Law of Induction
- Motional EMF
- Transformer EMF
- Lenz's Law
2 Displacement Current
- Maxwell's Addition
- Physical Interpretation
- Continuity of Current
3 Maxwell's Equations
- Integral Forms
- Differential Forms
- Boundary Conditions
4 Potential Formulation
- Scalar and Vector Potentials
- Gauge Transformations
- Retarded Potentials
5 Energy and Momentum
- Poynting Vector
- Energy Density
- Electromagnetic Momentum
06 Electromagnetic Waves 5 topics
1 Wave Equation
- Derivation from Maxwell's Equations
- Solution Techniques
- Wave Parameters
2 Plane Waves
- In Free Space
- In Conducting Media
- Polarization States
3 Wave Propagation
- Phase and Group Velocity
- Dispersion Relations
- Doppler Effect
4 Reflection and Refraction
- Snell's Law
- Fresnel Equations
- Total Internal Reflection
5 Transmission Lines
- Telegrapher's Equations
- Impedance Matching
- Standing Waves
07 Waveguides and Resonators 4 topics
1 Rectangular Waveguides
- TE and TM Modes
- Cutoff Frequencies
- Power Transmission
2 Circular Waveguides
- Mode Structures
- Field Patterns
- Applications
3 Cavity Resonators
- Resonant Frequencies
- Quality Factor
- Energy Storage
4 Optical Fibers
- Propagation Modes
- Attenuation and Dispersion
- Single-Mode and Multi-Mode Fibers
08 Radiation and Antennas 4 topics
1 Electromagnetic Radiation
- Retarded Potentials
- Radiation Fields
- Power Radiation Patterns
2 Elementary Radiators
- Hertzian Dipole
- Small Loop Antennas
- Field Patterns
3 Antenna Parameters
- Directivity and Gain
- Radiation Resistance
- Effective Aperture
4 Antenna Arrays
- Linear Arrays
- Phased Arrays
- Beam Steering
09 Electromagnetic Scattering 3 topics
1 Scattering Theory
- Cross-Section
- Rayleigh and Mie Scattering
- Optical Theorem
2 Scattering from Simple Objects
- Spheres
- Cylinders
- Wedges and Corners
3 Numerical Methods
- Method of Moments
- Finite Difference Time Domain
- Finite Element Method
10 Special Theory of Relativity and Electromagnetics 3 topics
1 Relativistic Electrodynamics
- Lorentz Transformations
- Four-Vectors
- Invariance of Maxwell's Equations
2 Relativistic Particles
- Relativistic Momentum
- Acceleration of Charged Particles
- Synchrotron Radiation
3 Electrodynamics in Matter
- Moving Media
- Constitutive Relations
- Minkowski Formulation
11 Electromagnetic Compatibility 4 topics
1 Interference Mechanisms
- Conduction
- Radiation
- Coupling Paths
2 Shielding
- Electric Field Shielding
- Magnetic Field Shielding
- Shielding Effectiveness
3 Grounding
- Signal Grounding
- Power Grounding
- Ground Loops
4 Standards and Testing
- Emission Limits
- Immunity Requirements
- Measurement Techniques
12 Computational Electromagnetics 4 topics
1 Analytical Methods
- Separation of Variables
- Eigenfunction Expansions
- Green's Functions
2 Integral Equation Methods
- Method of Moments
- Boundary Element Method
- Fast Multipole Method
3 Differential Equation Methods
- Finite Difference Method
- Finite Element Method
- Transmission Line Matrix Method
4 High-Frequency Techniques
- Geometrical Optics
- Physical Optics
- Geometrical Theory of Diffraction
13 Advanced Topics and Applications 4 topics
1 Metamaterials
- Negative Refractive Index
- Electromagnetic Cloaking
- Perfect Lenses
2 Photonics
- Photonic Crystals
- Plasmonics
- Quantum Electrodynamics
3 Bioelectromagnetics
- Interaction with Biological Tissues
- Therapeutic Applications
- Safety Standards
4 Electromagnetic Sensors
- Near-Field Sensors
- Remote Sensing
- Medical Imaging
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