The course deals with the foundations of electromagnetism where electrostatics, with Coulomb's law, is a starting point. The electric field is defined and electrostatic field equations are derived. Electrical conductors are treated both statically and with a stationary current density. Insulators are treated macroscopically in terms of electrical dipole density. Electrical fields are determined mathematically by partial differential equations with boundary conditions. The magnetostatic theory is treated analogously with electrostatics, the starting point is the Lorentz force and law of Biot-Savart. The magnetic field is defined and the magnetostatic field equations are derived. Magnetic materials are given a macroscopic treatment in terms of magnetic dipole density. Finally, the theory is generalized and this leads to the Maxwell equations. Computer software is used to solve the electrostatic field equations.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
5 February 2024
Ends
14 April 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
33%
Required Knowledge
Mathematics of Physical Models or equivalent.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5312
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
