Introduction
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of electromagnetic fields and their applications in modern engineering systems. It covers the theoretical foundations of electric and magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, and wave propagation, building the essential background required for advanced studies in electromagnetics, communication systems, microwave engineering, antennas, and electrical machines.
Students begin with the review of vector calculus and coordinate systems to develop the mathematical tools necessary for field analysis. The course then explores Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, and Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. Special emphasis is given to electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary conditions, potential theory, and electromagnetic wave propagation in free space and material media.
The second part of the course focuses on time-varying fields, Maxwell’s equations in integral and differential form, Poynting theorem, and the analysis of plane waves in different media (lossless, lossy, and dielectric). Applications in transmission lines, waveguides, antennas, and microwave communication are also introduced to link theory with practice.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Understand and apply the fundamental laws governing electric and magnetic fields.
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Use vector calculus to analyze static and time-varying electromagnetic fields.
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Derive and apply Maxwell’s equations in solving engineering problems.
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Analyze the propagation of electromagnetic waves in free space, dielectric, and conducting media.
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Understand the role of electromagnetic field theory in practical applications such as antenna design, microwave engineering, wireless communication, and power systems.
This course is essential for students in electrical, electronics, telecommunication, and computer engineering, providing the theoretical foundation for advanced courses and research in electromagnetics and communication systems.
Course Outline of Electromagnetic Field Theory
EMT Course Outline
Engineering Electromagnetics by William Hyatt-8th Edition
Assignment 1 EMT updated
EMT Lecture Slides
Electromagnetic Field Theory first lecture