Delve into the fascinating world of Electromagnetic Wave Theory and Maxwell's Equations in this comprehensive course. From fundamental concepts to practical applications, you'll gain a thorough understanding of electromagnetic phenomena and their significance in various engineering disciplines. Explore vector algebra, coordinate systems, differential operations, and material properties essential for analyzing electromagnetic fields. Discover how Maxwell's Equations are the cornerstone of electromagnetics, enabling the analysis of electric and magnetic fields in static and dynamic conditions. Whether you're a student, professional, or enthusiast, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills to confidently tackle real-world challenges in electromagnetism.
Course Contents:
Section 1: Pre-Course Lectures
Lecture 1: Recap of Different Concepts Prepare for the journey ahead with a comprehensive recap of essential concepts, laying the groundwork for understanding electromagnetic theory.
Section 2: Introduction
Lecture 2: Electric Fields Due to Continuous Charge Distribution & Electric Field Density (Preview enabled) Explore the fundamentals of electric fields generated by continuous charge distributions and delve into the concept of electric field density.
Section 3: Gauss’s Law and Applications
Lecture 3: Gauss's Law and its Applications (Preview enabled) Uncover the principles of Gauss's Law and its wide-ranging applications in understanding electric fields and charge distributions.
Section 4: Electric Potential and Relationship with Electric Field
Lecture 4: Electric Potential and Relationship between Electric Field and Potential Understand the concept of electric potential and its intrinsic relationship with the electric field, paving the way for deeper insights into electromagnetism.
Section 5: Electric Dipole, Electric Flux Lines, and Equipotential Surfaces
Lecture 5: Relationship between Electric Field and Electric Potential & Electric Dipole Explore the intricate relationship between electric fields and potentials, along with the phenomenon of electric dipoles.
Lecture 6: Flux Lines, Equipotential Surfaces & Energy Density Dive into the visualization of electric fields through flux lines and equipotential surfaces, while also understanding the concept of energy density within electric fields.
Section 6: Properties of Materials and Polarization
Lecture 7: Properties of Materials, Convection & Conduction Currents Investigate the behavior of materials in electric fields, including convection, conduction currents, and their implications.
Lecture 8: Polarization in Dielectrics, Dielectric Constant Explore the concept of polarization in dielectric materials and understand the significance of dielectric constants in electromagnetism.
Section 7: LIH Dielectrics, Continuity Equation, and Relaxation Time
Lecture 9: Linear, Isotropic, and Homogeneous Dielectrics, Continuity Equation, and Relaxation Time Delve into the properties and behavior of linear, isotropic, and homogeneous dielectric materials, along with the continuity equation and relaxation time.
Section 8: Electric Boundary Conditions
Lecture 10: Electric Boundary Conditions Gain insights into electric boundary conditions and their role in understanding the behavior of electric fields at material interfaces.
Lecture 11: Electric Boundary Conditions Examples Apply the principles of electric boundary conditions through practical examples, enhancing your problem-solving skills in electromagnetism.
Section 9: Resistance and Capacitance
Lecture 12: Resistance and Capacitance (Part 1) Explore the concepts of resistance and capacitance in electrical circuits, laying the foundation for understanding circuit behavior.
Lecture 13: Resistance and Capacitance (Part 2) Further delve into the intricacies of resistance and capacitance, examining their role in electrical systems and circuits.
Section 10: Poisson’s & Laplace’s Equations, Uniqueness Theorem
Lecture 14: Poisson’s & Laplace’s Equations, Uniqueness Theorem Understand Poisson's and Laplace's equations, along with the uniqueness theorem, and their significance in solving electrostatic problems.
Section 11: Method of Images
Lecture 15: Method of Images Explore the method of images as a powerful tool in solving electrostatic problems involving conductors and dielectrics.
Embark on your journey through Electromagnetic Wave Theory, mastering foundational concepts and analytical techniques essential for understanding and applying electromagnetism in diverse engineering domains.