Physics: Electromagnetism

Education facts

Code: FYSC20

<p>The overall aim of the course is that you should learn the basics of the theory for electromagnetic fields based on Maxwell's equations and the Lorentz force.</p> <p>The course contains basic electromagnetic field theory as well as related vector calculus. In particular, it includes:</p> <ul> <li>vector calculus: derivatives of vector fields and related integral theorems as well as Dirac's delta function,</li> <li>Maxwell's equations on differential and integral form in both microscopic and macroscopic formulation,</li> <li>stationary electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and matter,</li> <li>electrodynamics: electromotive force and induction,</li> <li>electromagnetic waves in vacuum,</li> <li>scalar and vector potential: method of images, separation of variables, multipole expansion, the gauge principle and gauge choices.</li> </ul>

Entry requirements

The prerequisites required for admission to the course are, general entry requirements as well as 30 credits in physics and 45 credits in mathematics, including knowledge corresponding to: FYSA12 Introduction to University Physics, with Mechanics and Electricity, 15 credits, FYSB21 Mathematical Methods for Vibrations, Waves and Diffusion, 7.5 credits MATB21 Analysis in Several Variables 1, 7.5 credits, MATB22 Linear algebra 2, 7.5 credits, alternatively 75 credits in mathematics, including knowledge corresponding to: MATB21 Analysis in Several Variables 1, 7.5 credits, MATB22 Linear algebra 2, 7.5 credits, MATB23 Analysis in Several Variables 2, 7.5 credits MATB24 Linear Analysis, 7.5 credits. English 6/English B. Students who have obtained the corresponding knowledge by other means may also be admitted to the course.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Physics: Electromagnetism

  Lund University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %