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PHY350H1F
Electromagnetic Theory

Official description

This course builds upon he knowledge and tools developed in PHY250H1.  Topics include:  Solving Poisson and Laplace equations via method of images and separation of variables, Multipole expansion for electrostatics, atomic dipoles and polarizability, polarization in dielectrics, Multipole expansion in magnetostatics, magnetic dipoles, magnetization in matter, Maxwell's equations in matter, conservation laws in electrodynamics, and electromagnetic waves.

Prerequisite
MAT223H1/240H1, MAT244H1/MAT267H1, MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1, PHY250H1,PHY254H1
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
PHY352H1
Recommended preparation
n.a.
Textbook
                            ['Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th ed by D.J. Griffiths (Pearson).']
                        
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI
course title
PHY350H1F
session
fall
year of study
3rd year
time and location
24L: LEC0101: MW4, Room: MP103 12T: R12/R2
Course URL
https://q.utoronto.ca
instructor
Paramekanti, Arun
Arun Paramekanti

Delivery Methods

In Person

A course is considered In Person if it requires attendance at a specific location and time for some or all course activities.*.

* Subject to adjustments imposed by public health requirements for physical distancing.

Online - Synchronous
A course is considered Online Synchronous if online attendance is expected at a specific time for some or all course activities, and attendance at a specific location is not expected for any activities or exams.
Asynchronous
A course is considered Asynchronous if it has no requirement for attendance at a specific time or location for any activities or exams.