Applications of Fields and Waves to Nanoscale Systems

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Starting from Maxwell's Equations, this course explores fundamental properties of quasistatic and dynamic properties of electromagnetic waves including: radiation, diffraction, plane waves in lossless and lossy media, skin effect, flow of electromagnetic power, Poynting's Theorem, interaction of fields with matter and particles, and applies these concepts to nanoscale systems and devices. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing.