PHYS 214Electromagnetism II
Electromagnetic waves; waves in dispersive media; waveguides and cavities; complete development of special relativity with applications; Lorentz covariant formulation of Maxwell's equations; radiating systems; scattering and diffraction; advanced topics in radiation theory and optics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 212. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | ISB 231 | W. Altmannshofer | Open 0/10 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | ISB 231 | H. E. Haber | Open 7/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfgang Altmannshofer | 5.0 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 100% | 3 |
| Howard Haber | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 100% | 15 |
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