Translations*

Electromagnetic Wave Theory

As taught in: Spring 2003

Image of a Helmholtz coil.

A Helmholtz coil, adapted from Problem Set 11 in the assignments section. (Image courtesy of MIT OpenCourseWare.)

Instructors:

Prof. Jin Au Kong

MIT Course Number:

6.632

Level:

Graduate

Course Features

Course Description

6.632 is a graduate subject on electromagnetic wave theory, emphasizing mathematical approaches, problem solving, and physical interpretation. Topics covered include: waves in media, equivalence principle, duality and complementarity, Huygens' principle, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, dyadic Green's functions, Lorentz transformation, and Maxwell-Minkowski theory. Examples deal with limiting cases of Maxwell's theory and diffraction and scattering of electromagnetic waves.


*Some translations represent previous versions of courses.