Fall Term 2026 (1970)
PHYS 381 - Electromagnetic Theory I
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Review of scalar and vector fields; Gauss and Stokes theorems; curvilinear coordinates; Dirac delta function; electrostatic field and potential; electrostatic energy; conductors, capacitors; Laplace's equation; boundary value problems; methods of images; multipoles; electrostatic field in matter; polarization; displacement; linear dielectrics; magnetostatic field; Biot-Savart and Ampere's law; vector potential; magnetostatic field in matter; magnetization; linear and nonlinear magnetic media. Prerequisites: PHYS 181 or 230 or 281; MA PH 251 or MATH 201 or 337; MA PH 351 or MATH 209 or 315 or 317.
LECTURE A01 (51665)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 13:00 - 13:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
PHYS 495 - Special Topics in Physics
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
The course covers specialized topics of interest to advanced undergraduate students. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisites depend on the subject. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
LECTURE B01 (79186)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 13:00 - 13:50
PHYS 595 - Special Topics in Physics
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
This course covers specialized topics of interest to junior graduate students. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
LECTURE B01 (79187)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 13:00 - 13:50