PHYS 136: Electromagnetic Waves

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2011-12 → 2011-12 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 352

Prerequisites: PHYS 040D, PHYS 135B

Description: Maxwell’s equations; propagation of electromagnetic waves in wave guides, coaxial lines, and optical fibers; reflection, refraction, and dif- fraction of waves; dispersion of waves in gases and plasmas; interference and coherence and their role in holography; electromagnetic radiation from charged particles, antennas, masers, and lasers; relativistic electrodynamics.

Derived Information — The following is not part of the official catalog but is computed from catalog data.

Serves as a prerequisite for

PHYS 211A
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