National University of Science and Technology

Lecturer: Mr. P. Baricholo Department: Applied Physics

Course: Electromagnetism SPH413 Venues: Online

Academic year: 2022 – 2023

Main Objectives

1. Understand the importance of Maxwell’s equations.

2. Solve problems using Laplace and Poisson’s equations.
3. Define boundary conditions and solve problems using the boundary conditions.
4. Describe electromagnetic waves and their propagation in various media.
5. Deduce the wave equation from Maxwell’s equations.
6. Analyse electromagnetic field distribution in a rectangular waveguide.
7. Understand the principles of radio and telecommunication.

Main Textbooks

1. Electromagnetics by J. D.Kraus and K. R. Carver

2. Classical electrodynamics by Jackson
3. Classical electromagnetic theory 2nd edition by Jack Vanderlinde
4. Electromagnetic concepts and applications, 3rd Ed, Stanley V. Marshal, Gabriel G. Skitek
5. Engineering electromangetics 3rd Edition, Nathan Ida

Course Outline
Course Content Time allocation/ hrs
1. Maxwell’s equations. 6

2. Laplace and Poisson equations and their 4

solution. Boundary conditions.
3. Plane waves in a perfect dielectric; propagation 6
in imperfect dielectric.
4. Propagation in imperfect conductors, skin effect. 8
Transmission lines.
5. Generalized wave equation, field distributions in 4
rectangular waveguide.
6. Radiation field, dipoles, radiation resistance, 10
impedance, mutual impedance.
7. Transmitting and receiving antennas, linear and loop 4
antennas
Evaluation
 Assignment 1 due on 21 October 2022
 Test 1 on 14/10/2022
 Assignment 2 due on 4 November 2022
 Test 2 on 18/11/2022