PHYS 4392 Learning Outcomes

PHYS 4392 Learning Outcomes - F12

Last edit: 18 Aug 2012

At the conclusion of PHYS 4392, the competent student will be able to, in a time-limited, closed book exam-like setting, and in homework exercises:

calculate the gradient of scalar functions, and the curl and gradient of vector functions;
transform integrals using the theorems of Gauss and Stokes;
calculate the electrostatic potential V(x) from a knowledge of the electroststic electric field and by using the multipole expansion in tandem with a knowledge of the charge distribution;
calculate with the differential and integral forms of Gauss' law;
understand the electrostic properties of conductors;
use the separation of variables technique to solve Laplace's equations;
calculate the static electric field and bound charge distributions in dielectrics;
calculate the magnetic field in vacuum and in magnetic materials for a given current density;
calculate electromagnetic induction;
calculate time dependent behavior of electric and magnetic fields in vacuum using Maxwell's equation;
calculate the energy and momentum carried by electromagnetic fields in vacuum;