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Physics 435 Advanced Electromagnetism I

Welcome to Physics 435 -- Class starts on Monday August 26. The class is taught by Prof. Hooberman.

Physics 435 is the first semester of a year-long course in Classical Electromagnetism. Electromagnetism is more than just a way of computing electric and magnetic fields: it is the first field theory, the first gauge theory, and a deep dive into the way physical theories of nature are structured. The text is Introduction to Electrodynamics by David Griffiths. I will usually refer to material from the 3rd edition, though as far as I can tell the 4th edition is identical.

Final Exam

The nominal final exam is Mon Dec 16 8-11 AM in 151 Loomis. The conflict final exam is Tues Dec 17 1:30-4:30 PM in 413 Loomis.

The equation sheet for the final exam is here. Practice problems are here.

Please email Prof. Hooberman at benhoob@illinois.edu immediately if you have irreconcilable conflicts with both of these times.

 

Contact Information

 

Please use the email addresses listed below if you have any questions about any of the course components.

Office hours will be held Wed 1-2 PM and Thurs 12-4 PM in 275 Loomis.

Name Role Office Hour/Location Email
Ben Hooberman Professor Thurs 1-2 PM in 275 Loomis benhoob@illinois.edu
Marc Klinger Discussion TA Wed 1-2 PM in 275 Loomis marck3@illinois.edu
Jaehoon Hahm Grader Thurs 2-3 PM in 275 Loomis jh141@illinois.edu
Wenrong Huo Grader Thurs 3-4 PM in 275 Loomis huo9@illinois.edu
Yuntai Song Grader Thurs 12-1 PM in 275 Loomis yuntais2@illinois.edu

 

Equation sheet

The focus of this course will be on physics rather than mathematics or rote memorisation of formulae. To guide you, relevant equations are collected on this equation sheet, which will be made available to you during exams.

Academic Integrity

All activities in this course, including documentation submitted for petition for an excused absence, are subject to the Academic Integrity rules as described in Article 1, Part 4, Academic Integrity, of the Student Code.