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A Helmholtz coil, adapted from Problem Set 11 in the assignments section. (Image courtesy of MIT OpenCourseWare.)
Prof. Jin Au Kong
6.632
Spring 2003
Graduate
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.
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