Course number Credit Value Course Category Pre-requisite Contact Hours (L-T-P) Type of Course Course Objectives
Electromagnetic Field Theory
EE-285N 4 DC Applied Mathematics and Basic Physics 3-1-0 Theory To introduce the concepts of different coordinate systems, Maxwell`s equations, static electric and magnetic fields and methods of solving for the quantities associated with these fields, time varying fields and displacement current, propagation of electromagnetic waves and their applications in practical problems. After completing the course, the students should be able: Course Outcomes 1. To differentiate different types of coordinate systems and use them for solving the problems of electromagnetic field theory. 2. To describe static electric and magnetic fields, their behavior in different media, associated laws, boundary conditions and electromagnetic potentials. 3. To calculate capacitances, inductances and to solve the Laplace and Poissons equations for electric potential. 4. To describe time varying fields, associated laws and equations, quasi-static electromagnetic fields, propagation of electromagnetic waves in different media, their sources & effects and to apply the theory of electromagnetic waves in practical problems. 5. To apply numerical methods for the estimation of electromagnetic field quantities. 6. To use integral and point form of Maxwell`s equations for solving the problems of electromagnetic field theory. Syllabus UNIT-I: Electrostatic Fields Coordinate systems and their transformation; Electric Field Intensity; Gausss Law and its application; Electric potential; Electric field in free space, conductors and dielectrics Polarization; Boundary conditions; Poissons and Laplaces equations; Capacitance; Energy density. UNIT-II: Magnetostatic Fields Amperes circuital law and its applications; Scalar and Vector magnetic potentials; Magnetic flux density Magnetization; Boundary conditions, Lorentz-force equation, Force and torque; Inductance; Energy density. UNIT-III: Time Varying Fields Faradays Law; Transformer and motional EMF; Displacement current; Maxwells equation in integral and point form; quasi-static Electromagnetic Fields. UNIT-IV: Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves Propagation of uniform plane waves in Free Space, Dielectrics and Conductors; Skin effect; Pyontings theorem and Power flow; Reflection of waves; Transmission lines. UNIT-V: Electromagnetic Waves and Applications Sources and effect of electromagnetic fields; Applications of Electromagnetic waves; Numerical Methods for estimation of Electromagnetic field quantities. Books*/References 1. *W. H. Hayt & J.A Buck, Engineering Electromagnetics 7thEdition, McGraw Hill. 2. M. N. O. Sadiku, Elements of Electromagnetics; Oxford University Press. Assignments (2 to 3) 10 Marks Course Assessment/ Quiz (3 to 4), Best two may be considered 05 Marks Sessional Evaluation/G Mid Term Examination (I Hour) 25 Marks rading Policy Sessional Total 40 Marks 60 Marks End Semester Examination (3 Hours) Total 100 Marks