Lecture 1 - Fields
Lecture 1 - Fields
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Course content
1. Vector Analysis(Chapter 1)
6. Capacitance (Chapter 6)
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Vector Analysis
SCALARS AND VECTORS Field: (Scalar or vector) function that connects an origin to
a general point in space
Distributive Law:
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Rectangular Coordinate System (Cartesian)
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VECTOR COMPONENTS AND UNIT VECTORS
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Vector Representation in Terms of
Orthogonal Rectangular Components
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Vector Expressions in Rectangular
Coordinates
General Vector, B:
Magnitude of B:
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Example: specify the unit vector extending from the origin
toward the point G(2, -2, -1)
Answer:
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The vector field
where r = (x,y,z)
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The Dot Product (scalar product)
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Operational Use of the Dot Product
Given
Find
Note also:
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Answer:
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The Cross Product (vector product)
Then
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Operational Definition of the Cross Product in
Rectangular Coordinates
Begin with:
where
Therefore:
Or…
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The Circular Cylindrical Coordinates
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The relationship between the rectangular variables x,
y, z and the cylindrical coordinate variables ρ, φ, z.
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Differential Volume in Cylindrical
Coordinates
dV = d d dz
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Dot Products of Unit Vectors in Cylindrical and Rectangular
Coordinate Systems
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Answer:
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The Spherical Coordinates
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Elements of Electromagnetics, Matthew Sadiku
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Relation between the three coordinates
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Office hours
Open discussion
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Thank you
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