LINEAR WAVES

ECE/PHYSICS 748

Course Description

General considerations of linear wave phenomena; one dimensional waves; two and three dimensional waves; wave equations with constant coefficients; inhomogenous media; random media. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations; asymptotic methods. Knowledge of electromagnetics [such asE C E 320orPHYSICS 321], mechanics [such asM E 340], or vibrations [such asM E 440] strongly encouraged.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.36

-11.93% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.29% from Historical

A Rate

71.43%

-11% from Historical

Class Size

-50.96% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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