Fields and Waves: Fundamentals of Information Propagation

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Introduces the concept of fields - a mathematical description of physical quantities that vary from place to place (and potentially from time to time) - and explores the mathematical & physical reasons that oscillatory behavior is so ubiquitous across engineering and physics. Introduces mathematical foundations, followed by specific examples in electrical circuits, electromagnetic waves, quantum mechanics, & acoustics as well as the connection to Fourier analysis methods. Intended to facilitate subsequent study in any area involving wave phenomena, including analog & microwave circuits, electromagnetics, optics, & quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: Physics 152L, Math 212 or 219 or 222, & ECE 110L.