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Mechanical Engineering

MTF056 Electromagnetic Field Theory 6.0 ECTS credits

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TIMEPERIOD: Quarter II-III

LANGUAGE: English/Swedish

EXAMINER
Bo Kjellmert Univ lekt

PREREQUISITES
Analysis and linear algebra. Vektor analysis.

COURSE AIM
The course aims to give: - a survey of the notions of electromagnetic field theory, - an understanding of circuit theory starting from field theory, - an ability of solving simple problems, chiefly such where symmetry and superposition can be used.

CONTENTS
Vector analysis. Static electric fields, dielectrics. Steady electric currents, conductors. Quasi-static magnetic fields, magnetic materials. Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. Maxwell's equations. Plane waves.

TEACHING
Lessons and a mandatory home work.

EXAMINATION
Written examination at the end of the course. Mandatory home work.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: 3,4,5

ITEMS/CREDITS


Homework                                                    	0.0ECTS
Written exam                                                	6.0ECTS

COURSE LITTERATURE
D. Cheng: Field and Wave Electromagnetics, Second Edition, Addison Wesley. ISBN 0-201-52820-7.

REMARKS
The course is given in English by request.
Last modified : 97-12-02
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