In this class you will learn about electromagnetic fields, including electrostatics and magnetostatics, EM waves, and even a bit of relativity (if we have time). You will also learn some of the mathematical techniques of importance to physics.
Now, as one of my professors used to say, “my duty is to help you learn and your duty is to learn.” So with that in mind, my plan is as follows. I’m going to cover the text, following the below schedule to the best of my ability. Your duties include studying the text and handouts, reading other texts as necessary, working with other in the class, doing homework, and taking exams. I assign lots of homework (in relative terms), and you should work together to complete it. However, what you submit must be in your own words and using your own ideas. My exams are challenging but doable; if you have done all the homework as well as worked through the problems in the textbook, you should be able to pass. However, you are expected to attend class and enshuu (and be prepared!) and to participate: One of your main duties is to ask questions. If you don’t come and don’t participate, you won’t be able to succeed. It’s your choice.
Review (5 October)
数学練習
Lecture 1 (19 October)
電気力と電場
Lecture 2 (26 October)
電気力と電場
Lecture 3 (2 November)
電位と電気容量
Lecture 4 (9 November)
電位と電気容量
Lecture 5 (16 November)
電流と直流回路
Lecture 6 (30 November)
電流と直流回路
Take Home Exam One (Posted 2 December @ 08:00. Due 4 December @ 20:00)
Lecture 7 (7 December)
磁気力と磁場
Lecture 8 (14 December)
磁気力と磁場
Lecture 9 (21 December)
ファラデーの法則とインダクタンス
Lecture 10 (4 January)
ファラデーの法則とインダクタンス
Lecture 11 (12 January)
電磁波
Lecture 12 (18 January)
電磁波
Lecture 13 (25 January)
相対性理論 + 現代物理学
Take Home Exam Two (Posted 27 January @ 08:00. Due 29 January @ 20:00)
Final Review (1 February)
Textbook : サーウェイ基礎物理学〈2〉電磁気学
Reference Books :
"Introduction to Electrodynamics" by Griffiths
"Classical Electrodynamics" by Jackson
You should be signed up for the enshuu section, held during periods 7~8 on Monday.
30 pts - Homework
30 pts - (2 x 15 pts) Take Home Exams
40 pts - Final Exam
100 pts - TOTAL
My office is in the main building, room 122A and I welcome your questions, comments, and complaints. Please come by either during office hours or make an appointment.
tilma.t.aa@m.titech.ac.jp
Monday - Periods 3~4 (Open door policy)
Monday ~ Friday - Periods 9~10 (By appointment only)
If you have any questions about the material in the class that you'd like to ask in Japanese, please contact the enshuu leader Yasui-sensei : yasuis@th.phys.titech.ac.jp
Questions about homework should be addressed to Saito-sensei : saito@mail.nucl.ap.titech.ac.jp