Vector and scalar potentials and the generation of electromagnetic waves (PSU2109, Block 1, lesson 26)

Engineering uses of the EM spectrum, Laplace and Poisson equations, diffusion equations

Poynting's theorem, Slepian vector, Vector potential, Lorenz force law, retarded potential dipole radiation

Wave propagation in lossy dielectrics, reflection and refraction, field sources, polarization in magnetic fields

Magnetostatic fields in power apparatus, EM fields with eddy currents in power apparatus

Computational methods in fields; finite element and finite difference methods

Analysis of linear networks, nonlinear dc circuit analysis, transient analysis of dynamic networks, frequency domain and time domain sensitivity analysis

Computational methods in analysis

Design of active RC circuits, realisation using controlled sources, negative-remittance converters, gyrators and infinite grain devices, sensitivity

Introduction to computer aided design, automatic design, tolerance and sensitivity analysis, network optimisation methods.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Technology.