Electromagnetic theory

Participants join this course to gain a clear understanding of how electric and magnetic fields behave in nature and in technology. It helps build a strong foundation for advanced topics like Microwave Engineering, Antennas, and Optics. Students also learn practical methods to analyze and solve electromagnetic problems, which are useful in real-world applications. The skills gained in this course are valuable for careers in communications, electronics, defense, and research, while also improving overall analytical and problem-solving abilities in electrical engineering.

• Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory – Basics and importance.

• Coulomb’s Law – Force between electric charges.

• Vector Analysis (Part I) – Understanding vectors in physics.

• Introduction to Coordinate Systems – Rectangular system basics.

• Rectangular Coordinate System – Coordinates and applications.

• Vector Analysis (Part II) – Advanced vector operations (div, curl, grad).

• Gauss’s Law and Electric Flux – Field and flux relation.

• Electric Field due to Charge Distributions – Field patterns from different charges.

• Electric Potential and Energy – Potential concepts in fields.

• Poisson & Laplace Equations – Field equations for potentials.

• Boundary Conditions in Electrostatics – Field behavior at surfaces.

• Magnetostatics and Ampere’s Law – Magnetic fields from currents.

• Maxwell’s Equations Overview – The heart of electromagnetics.

• Electromagnetic Waves – Wave propagation basics.

• Transmission Lines Intro – How signals travel along cables.