Course Title

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