HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COURSE

This Electricity and Magnetism course is a second-semester freshman physics class in electromagnetism. The course features lecture notes, problem sets with solutions, exams with solutions, links to related resources, and a complete set of videotaped lectures. The 36 video lectures on Electricity and Magnetism, by Professor Lewin, were recorded on the MIT campus during the Spring of 2002. Prof. Lewin is well-known at MIT and beyond for his dynamic and engaging lecture style.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

8.02 Classical Theory of Electromagnetism. In addition to the basic concepts of Electromagnetism, a vast variety of interesting topics are covered in this course: Lightning, Pacemakers, Electric Shock Treatment, Electrocardiograms, Metal Detectors, Musical Instruments, Magnetic Levitation, Bullet Trains, Electric Motors, Radios, TV, Car Coils, Superconductivity, Aurora Borealis, Rainbows, Radio Telescopes, Interferometers, Particle Accelerators (a.k.a. Atom Smashers or Colliders), Mass Spectrometers, Red Sunsets, Blue Skies, Haloes around Sun and Moon, Color Perception, Doppler Effect, Big-Bang Cosmology.

HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE

1) Watch the video lectures and complete the readings, assignments, exams, etc. - as stated in the Calendar.

2) The links on the left-hand-side of the screen provide quick access to the various sections of this course.  In detail they are:

Syllabus - Provides a detailed understanding of the course, the course materials, and other notes the professor feels is you need to know.

Calendar - This is an outline you can follow as to when to listen to the lectures, complete the assignments, etc.

Assignments - Assignments given to you by the professor that will assist you in your learning.

Exams - Exams given to you to test your learning of the material.

Related Resources - Readings, exams, etc. to assist you and test your learning of the course.

Video Lecture Notes - Video lectures provided by the professor in addition to study notes.

ADVISORIES AND NOTICES

This website is not a credit or certificate/degree granting program. This content is freely available as an educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners.

REQUIREMENTS

RealOne™ Player software is required to run the video files found in this course (free).