Foundations of Electromagnetic Fields and Wave Propagation

Do you want to understand the fundamental forces that govern modern electrical engineering and wireless communication? Electromagnetic field theory is the bedrock for concepts ranging from circuits to antennas. This course provides a complete, text-based introduction to the principles of electromagnetism, starting with basic vector calculus and progressing through Maxwell's equations. You will gain a solid conceptual grasp of how electric and magnetic fields interact in different media. What you'll learn: * Understand the key concepts of vector calculus necessary for describing field quantities (current, current density, curl, divergence). * Master the principles of electrostatics and magnetostatics, including Coulomb's Law, Gauss's Law, and Ampère's Law. * Apply boundary conditions to analyze the behavior of fields at the interface between different materials (conductors and dielectrics). * Formulate and interpret Maxwell's equations in both differential and integral forms for time-varying fields. * Practice analyzing plane wave propagation in various media, including conductors and perfect dielectrics. The course begins by defining fundamental field concepts and mathematical tools. It then systematically covers static fields, moving on to time-varying fields, energy, power, and the basic principles of wave propagation. This course is designed exclusively for beginners with no prior experience in electromagnetic theory. We start with foundational definitions and require only basic algebra knowledge. Start reading today and build your fundamental expertise in electromagnetics.