Description

This is the second electromagnetism module taken by Physics students. It builds on PHY2021 (Electromagnetism I) and covers fundamental physics that students are capable of directly observing. The dielectric and magnetic properties of solids are introduced and a range of interesting phenomena are covered including the scattering of light the propagation of electromagnetic waves, etc., are important in a wide variety of areas and in many key technologies. The early part of the module is primarily a recap and a reinforcing of the difficult material treated at the end of PHY2021.

This is a Physics Core module taken at a study-abroad host institutions. The module(s) at the host institution that contribute to this module must be approved by the Stage 3 Study Abroad Co-ordinator.

Module Aims

The module aims to develop students' understanding of Maxwell's equations and their applications including some advanced topics. Specifically, students will get to the point where they can handle the fundamentals of fields due to moving charges and also to begin to explore the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

A student who has passed this module should be able to:

• Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
  1. describe all the fundamental aspects of electromagnetism;
  2. explain and solve problems involving the magnetic properties of materials;
  3. explain and solve problems involving the dielectric properties of materials;
  4. explain many aspects of the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter;
  5. calculate the effect of such interactions using appropriate vector mathematics;
  6. calculate the fields of moving charges;
  7. solve problems requiring application of Maxwell's equations to a variety of situations as outlined in the syllabus below;
• Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
  8. use vector analysis to solve problems in science and engineering;
• Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:
  9. adapt to and learn from the educational frameworks and conventions of an overseas university.

Syllabus Plan

The syllabus should match, as far as reasonably practical, the contents of PHY3051 (Electromagnetism II) and must satisfy Institute of Physics Accreditation requirements and must not duplicate modules that have already been taken, or will be taken in the future, as part of the degree.

1. Mathematical formulation of Maxwell's equations
2. Propagation of electromagnetic waves through isotropic media
3. Fresnel's equations and reflection and transmission at a boundary
4. Radiation theory and its application
5. Scattering of electromagnetic radiation by atoms and molecules.

Learning and Teaching

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment

Notes: Assessment assignment patterns follow the conventions of the host institution. The above entries are only indicative of typical arrangements. Grades awarded by overseas institutions are converted to Exeter grades using the conversion procedures described in the Physics Handbook

Resources

The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of information that students are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Instructor(s).

Core text:

• Not applicable

Supplementary texts:

• Not applicable

ELE:

• http://newton.ex.ac.uk/redirects/ELE/phy3214

Further Information

Prior Knowledge Requirements

Re-assessment

Re-assessment is not available except when required by referral or deferral.

Notes: Re-assessment arrangements follow the conventions of the host institution

KIS Data Summary

Miscellaneous