EEE6002
(Validated in 2014-15)
Engineering Electromagnetism
- Credits
- 20
- Level
- HE6
- Type
- Standard
- Trimester 3?
- No
- ECTS
- 10
- Marking Scheme
- Numeric mark scheme (i.e. mark of 0-100)
- Pass Mark
- 40% ,An aggregate mark of 40% All elements of assessment must be passed.
- Delivery Type
- This Module requires you to attend particular classes or events at particular times and in particular locations.
- Module Outline
- The course will formulate electromagnetic field theory, making use of vector analysis. Fundamentals of electromagnetic fields, both static and time dependent phenomena as discovered by Ampere, Faraday, Lorentz, and Maxwell in the 19th century are covered. These electromagnetic theory basic concepts provide the foundation for a number of advanced topics in physics/electrical engineering, such as transmission line theory, electromagnetic radiation, antenna principles, signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility, coherent/non-coherent optics, and wave interference/diffraction theory. This module will also give students an appreciation of the importance of employing computational tools to apply electromagnetic theory in an electrical engineering context. The contents include the following: Review of vector calculus, Basics of static electric and magnetic fields and fields in materials, Maxwell's equations in integral and differential form, Plane waves in lossless media, Lossless transmission lines, antennas, signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility and optics.
Indicative Content
| 1 | Revision of Vector Analysis - a) Transformation properties. b) Gradient of a scalar field. c) Vector properties of the 'Del' operator. d) Divergence of a vector field and the divergence theorem. e) Curl of a vector field and Stokes's theorem. g) Curvilinear coordinate systems. |
| 2 | Electrostatic Fields I - a) The force between two charged particles b) Definition and properties of E c) Interpretation of divergence; the continuity equation d) Flux and the divergence theorem e) Charge distribution and Gauss's law f) Electrostatic potentials |
| 3 | Electrostatic Fields II - a) Capacitors. b) Electric permittivity (constant). c) Polarisation P and displacement D in linear dielectric media. d) Surface and volume polarization. e) Boundary conditions for electric fields. f) Energy density of the electrostatic field. g) Laplaces's and Poisson's equations. |
| 4 | Magnetostatic Fields - a) Definition and properties of B. b) Ampère's law. c) Magnetic vector potential A. d) Magnetic permeability (constant). e) Magnetisation M and Magnetic-field intensity H in linear magnetic media. f) Boundary conditions for macroscopic magnetic fields. g) Energy density of magnetic field. |
| 5 | Electromagnetic Systems - a) Steady currents in the presence of magnetic materials. b) Forces in magnetic fields. c) Electromagnetic induction for stationary magnetic media. d) Faraday's and Faraday-Lenz law. e) Inductors and transformers. f) The displacement current. |
| 6 | Introduction to Maxwell’s equations - a) Introduction. b) Boundary Conditions. c) Maxwell's equations. d) Energy density of an electromagnetic field. e) The Poynting vector . f) Plane waves in a unbounded medium. |
| 7 | Lossless Transmission Lines - a) Transmission line equations with lumped circuit parameters. b) Wave equation for transmission lines. c) Current and voltage waves - characteristic impedance. d) Reflection at unmatched loads - Crank diagram. e) Input impedance and Quarter wavelength matching. |
| 8 | Antennas - a) Concepts. b) Dipoles/Monopoles. c) Antenna parameters. d) Microstrip Antennas. e) Applications to Signal Integrity and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). |
| 9 | Optics - a) Lens and Images. b) Reflection and Refraction. c) Interference and Diffraction. d) Polarization. e) Coherent/Non-coherent Light. |
| 10 | Lab exercises: • Creation, implementation, analysis and modeling of electromagnetic wave phenomena using the software packages (e.g. COMSOL and SEMCAD) including the following topics: Antennas Network & waveguide structures Microwave radiation & absorption EMC& interference Low frequency electromagnetic problems |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this Module you will be expected to be able to:
| 1 | Have knowledge and understanding of electromagnetic and optical principles and methodology necessary to underpin their education in the electrical engineering discipline, to enable appreciation of its scientific and engineering context, and to support their understanding of historical, current, and future developments and technologies. (US1) |
| 2 | Have knowledge and understanding of mathematic principles necessary to underpin their education in their engineering discipline of electromagnetism and optics, and enable them to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. (US2) |
| 3 | Have ability to apply quantitative methods and computer software relevant to electromagnetism and optics, in order to solve engineering problems (E3) |
| 4 | Use creativity to establish an innovative solution for electromagnetic and optical devices (D4). |
| 5 | Have understanding of contexts in which electromagnetism and optics knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology development, etc). (P3) |
- Learning And Teaching Strategy
- Formal lectures and tutorials will be used to explain the background theory, electrical and electronic engineering methodology and overall engineering context. Practical skills will be developed through laboratory sessions. In addition computer simulation skills will be developed in the Computer suite.
Learning & Teaching Methods
| Method | KIS | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Independent | Independent | 132.5 |
| Scheduled | Scheduled | 67.5 |
| Total | 200 |
- Formative Assessment Strategy
- Both tutorial and laboratory (practical and computer) sessions will involve the formative feedback via lecturer probing of student understanding.
- Summative Assessment Strategy
- This module involves computer simulation and modelling using a variety of software tools and includes analysis. These competencies are assessed via both coursework and a final exam.
Summative Assessments
| Assessment | KIS | Description | Learning Outcomes | Marking Scheme | Passmark | KIS Weighting | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Written Exam | Written Exam | 2 hours Exam | FINAL | 1 2 3 | Not applicable | - | 60% |
| 002 | Set exercise | Coursework | EM wave Modelling and analysis | 4 5 | Not applicable | - | 40% |
Learning Resources
| David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 1999 |
| F. Ulaby, Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, Prentice-Hall. |
| George E. Owen, Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory, Dover Publications, Inc., Mineola, New York, 2003. |
| I.S. Grant and W.R. Phillips, Electromagnetism, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2008. |
| Jean Van Bladel, Electromagnetic Fields, Second Edition, Wiley-Interscience, John Wiley & Sons, San Francisco, 2007. |
| John R. Reitz, Frederick J. Milford and Robert W. Christy, Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory, Pearson/Addison Wesley, San Francisco, CA, 2009. |
| M.N. O. Sadiku, Elements of Electromagnetics, OUP USA; 5 edition, 2010. |
| Raymond J. Protheroe, Essential Electrodynamics, bookboon.com |
| Raymond J. Protheroe, Essential Electromagnetism, bookboon.com |
| Richard Carter, Electromagnetism for Electronic Engineers, bookboon.com |
| Umran.S.Inan, Aziz Inan, Engineering Electromagnetics, Prentice Hall, 1998 |
| Wolfgang K.H. Ponofsky and Melba Phillips, Classical Electricity and Magnetism, Dover Publications, Inc., Mineola, New York, 2005. |
| Talis Aspire Reading lists |
- Feedback to Students
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Formative and summative assessment feedback will be made available verbally and/or in written form. Feedback will be provided within the terms of the University’s guidelines which are provided in the Module Guides.