PHY2021 : Principles of Electromagnetism (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Professor Jon Goss
- Lecturer: Dr Jesus Urresti Ibanez
- Owning School: Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
European Credit Transfer System |
Aims
To enhance the students' knowledge of electromagnetic fields and wave behaviour and how this can be used to describe quasistatic fields, transmission lines and plane waves.
Outline Of Syllabus
Maxwell Equations
Basic vector algebra, definitions of Curl, Div and Grad, review quasi-static fields, Laplace and Poisson equations, continuity equation, derivation of Maxwell’s equations for static and time varying fields. Physical and engineering significance of Maxwell’s equations.
Transmission Lines
Concepts of distributed circuits, derivation of transmission line parameters, attenuation and phase coefficients, characteristic impedance, Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) definition, lossless and lossy lines and matching techniques.
Electromagnetic Waves
Derivation of the wave equation, solution of wave equation for the transverse electromagnetic (TEM) case, plane wave concepts, wavelength, attenuation and phase constants, propagation of waves in lossless and lossy media, polarisation, wave power (Poynting vector), interaction with dielectric and conducting media and wave reflection and refraction.
Engineering Examples
Design implications of skin effect, corona discharge, shielding, review of Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) concepts and legislative requirements.
Relevant examples will be provided to reinforce key topics as appropriate.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 13:00 | 26:00 | Written Problem Solving assignments |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Lectures |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Tutorial sessions to cover solutions to practical problems |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Final Exam |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 0:30 | 15:00 | Revision for final exam |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 12 | 0:10 | 2:00 | Office hours |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | Reviewing lecture notes, reviewing recap, general reading |
Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
Code | Title |
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EEE2015 | Electromagnetic Fields & Waves |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide core material and guidance for further reading, problem solving practice is provided through tutorials. Office hours (two per week) provide an opportunity for more direct contact between individual students and the lecturer: a typical student might spend a total of one or two hours over the course of the module, either individually or as part of a group.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 70 | N/A |
Exam Pairings
Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
---|---|---|---|
Electromagnetic Fields & Waves | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | 30 | Written Problem Solving assignments |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination provides the opportunity for the student to demonstrate their understanding of the lecture course material. The written assignment tests the understanding of the course material through the use of problem solving, testing both mathematical and conceptual understanding.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PHY2021's Timetable