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This course, taught by Dr. E.J. Zita at The Evergreen State College, explores fundamental concepts of physical systems, focusing primarily on electromagnetism. Covering topics such as electrostatics, magnetostatics, and electrodynamics, students will engage in theoretical and practical learning. The schedule includes hands-on workshops, vector analysis, and presentations. Stay informed about conservation laws, electric fields, and electromagnetic waves as you embark on this comprehensive journey through introductory physics. For details, visit our online syllabus.
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Introduction to Physical SystemsDr. E.J. Zita, The Evergreen State College, 30.Sept.02Lab II Rm 2272, zita@evergreen.edu, 360-867-6853 Program syllabus, schedule, and details online at http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/physys2002/home.htm Monday: E&M in homeroom = Lab II Rm 2242 Tuesday: DiffEq with Math Methods and Math Seminar (workshop on WebX in CAL tomorrow at 5:00 - photos today) Wed: office hours Thus: Mechanics and Physics Seminar in homeroom TA = Noah Heller (nonoah@hotmail.com)
Time budget Plus your presentations in fall, library research in winter, and advanced research in spring.
Introduction to ElectromagnetismDr. E.J. Zita, The Evergreen State College, 30.Sept.02 • 4 realms of physics • 4 fundamental forces • 4 laws of EM • statics and dynamics • conservation laws • EM waves • potentials • Ch.1: Vector analysis • Ch.2: Electrostatics
Electrostatics • Charges make E fields and forces • charges make scalar potential differences dV • E can be found from V • Electric forces move charges • Electric fields store energy (capacitance)
Magnetostatics • Currents make B fields • currents make magnetic vector potential A • B can be found from A • Magnetic forces move charges and currents • Magnetic fields store energy (inductance)
Electrodynamics • Changing E(t) make B(x) • Changing B(t) make E(x) • Wave equations for E and B • Electromagnetic waves • Motors and generators • Dynamic Sun
Advanced topics • Conservation laws • Radiation • waves in plasmas • Potentials and Fields • Special relativity
Ch.1: Vector Analysis Dot product: A.B = Ax Bx + Ay By + Az Bz = A B cos q Cross product: |AxB| = A B sin q =
Dot product: work done by variable force Cross product: angular momentum L = r x mv Examples of vector products
Del differentiates each component of a vector. Gradient of a scalar function = slope in each direction Divergence of vector = dot product = what flows out Curl of vector = cross product = circulation Differential operator “del”
Practice: 1.15: Calculate the divergence and curl ofv = x2x + 3xz2y - 2xz z Ex: If v = E, then div E = charge; if v = B, then curl B = current.
Separation vector differs from position vector: Position vector = location of a point with respect to the origin. Separation vector: from SOURCE (e.g. a charge at position r’) TO POINT of interest (e.g. the place where you want to find the field, at r).
Sign up for your 20-minute presentations: 7 Oct: 1.1.1 Vector Operations 1.1.2 Vector Algebra 1.1.3 Triple Products 14.Oct: 1.1.4 Position, Displacement, and Separation Vectors 1.2.1 + 1.2.2 Ordinary derivatives + Gradient 1.2.3 The Del Operator
Ch.2: Electrostatics: charges make electric fields • Charges make E fields and forces • charges make scalar potential differences dV • E can be found from V • Electric forces move charges • Electric fields store energy (capacitance)
Gauss’ Law practice: What surface charge density does it take to make Earth’s field of 100V/m? (RE=6.4 x 106 m) 2.12 (p.75) Find (and sketch) the electric field E(r) inside a uniformly charged sphere of charge density r. 2.21 (p.82) Find the potential V(r) inside and outside this sphere with total radius R and total charge q. Use infinity as your reference point. Compute the gradient of V in each region, and check that it yields the correct field. Sketch V(r).