Carleton University · ELEC 3105

Electromagnetic Fields

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Vector calculus: gradient, divergence, curl, integration of vector fields. Electrostatics, magnetostatics. Boundary conditions. Poisson's and Laplace's equations: method of images, separation of variables, iterative method. Electric and magnetic properties of matter. Magnetic circuits. Lorentz force. Motional emf, electromagnetic induction. Maxwell’s equations.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 1005 , MATH 2004 , and ( PHYS 1002 or PHYS 1004 ).

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 1005 , MATH 2004 , and ( PHYS 1002 or PHYS 1004 ).
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
Reference text in its original language

Vector calculus: gradient, divergence, curl, integration of vector fields. Electrostatics, magnetostatics. Boundary conditions. Poisson's and Laplace's equations: method of images, separation of variables, iterative method. Electric and magnetic properties of matter. Magnetic circuits. Lorentz force. Motional emf, electromagnetic induction. Maxwell’s equations.

  • Prerequisite(s): MATH 1005 , MATH 2004 , and ( PHYS 1002 or PHYS 1004 ).
  • Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

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