Advanced Electromagnetics

Aim

The course is intended to give in-depth knowledge of electromagnetic field theory, methods to solve Maxwell's equations and various types of electromagnetic systems of interest for technological applications as well as from a fundamental point of view. The course also gives an introduction to nonlinear optics and the propagation of waves in nonlinear media.

After successful completion of the course the student should be able to:

• Understand and apply Maxwell’s equations and be able to explain their consequences under different assumptions
• Solve problems and do calculations related to electromagnetic radiation, motion of charged particles and interaction with matter
• Derive and analyze models for electromagnetic fields and wave-propagation
• Explain basic concepts of nonlinear optics
• Show ability to perform a project work on the topic of electromagnetism or nonlinear optics

Content

The course treats electromagnetic field theory and wave propagation with selected applications. The student is trained to develop skills to formulate, model, analyze and solve advanced electromagnetic problems. The course also includes a numerical simulation project. The course covers:

Maxwell’s equations, electro- and magnetostatics, boundary value problems, multipole expansions, conducting and dielectric media, electromagnetic force and energy, dynamic and quasi-static fields, wave propagation, dispersion, waveguides and resonators, antennas, radiation and retardation, scattering and diffraction, special relativity, nonlinear polarization, three- and four-wave-mixing, nonlinear fiber-optics.