PHYS 110BElectricity, Magnetism, and Optics
Examines electromagnetic waves, including absorption and dispersion, reflection and transmission, and wave guides; conservation laws and gauge invariance; time-dependent vector and scalar potentials and application to radiation of charges and antennae; and electrodynamics and relativity.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 110A; and PHYS 116C or MATH 107.
- Discussion sections TBD - will be scheduled once class starts.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Thim Lecture 001 | D. M. Smith | Open 0/90 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Thim Lecture 001 | D. Lederman | Open 63/65 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Smith | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 75% | 52 |
| David Lederman | 2.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 34% | 32 |
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