PHY505 Classical Electrodynamics
Fall 2002
MWF 10:30-11:25 P112



Instructor: William Weisberger TA: Gang Wang
Office: MT6-112   C-123
Hours: Mon., Wed. 3:00-4:00   Mon., Fri. 12:30-1:30
email: william.weisberger@sunysb.edu   gawang@ic.sunysb.edu
phone: 2-7974    
fax: 2-7954    
       
       

Text: ``Classical Electrodynamics, 3d Edition'' by J.D. Jackson.
Examinations: Two midterm hour exams, three hour final exam.
Homework: Problem assignments approximately weekly to be graded.

SYLLABUS
  1. Introduction to Maxwell Equations

  2. Vector Analysis - Integral Theorems
  3. Electrostatics
    1. Coulomb's Law & Basic Phenomenology
    2. Potential Theory
    3. Conductors - Equipotential Surfaces
    4. Forces & Stress Tensor
    5. Field Energy & Capacitance
    6. Multipole Expansion of Finite Charge Distributions
  4. Dielectrics
    1. Macroscopic Equations & Boundary Conditions
    2. Boundary Value Problems
    3. Field Energy & Forces in Dielectrics
  5. Magnetostatics & Steady State Current Flow
    1. Biot - Savart Law
    2. Lorentz Force Law
    3. Forces Between Currents & Units
    4. Magnetic Fields from Localized Current Distribution
    5. Force & Torque on Localized Current Distribution
    6. Macroscopic Magnetic Fields & Boundary Conditions
  6. Quasi-stationary Phenomena - Magnetic Induction
  7. Maxwell Equations
    1. Energy & Momentum Conservation
    2. Electromagnetic Waves
    3. Interface between Two Dielectric Media
    4. Propagations of Electromagnetic Waves in Conducting Medium
    5. Reflection by Plane Metallic Surface
    6. Skin Depth & Energy Loss in Conducting Walls
Addendum to Syllabus: If you have a physical, psychological, medical or learning disability that may impact on your ability to carry out assigned course work, I would encourage you to contact the staff in the Disabled Student Services office (DSS), Room 133 in Humanities, phone 632-6748. DSS will review your concerns and determine with you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation concerning disability is kept confidential.