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402-0204-00L 7 Credits BSC D-PHYS , D-MATH
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Electrodynamics

Elektrodynamik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Charalampos Anastasiou
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:47

Abstract

Introduction to Electrodynamics. Discussion and formulation of Maxwell’s equations in vacuum and with matter. Connection to the special theory of relativity.

Objective

Conceptual understanding of static and dynamic charged objects and of the structure of the classical field theory of electrodynamics including gauge symmetries. Recognition of the relation between electrical, magnetic and optical phenomena and the influence of matter. Understanding of classical phenomena of electrodynamics and ability to independent solution of simple problems. Application of mathematical capabilities for fields and differential equations. Conceptual understandig of the basics of the relativistic formulation of electrodynamics.

Content

• electrostatics • magnetostatics • Maxwell’s equations • electromagnetic waves • relativistic field equations • conservation laws and symmetries • field and radiation of point charges • electrodynamics with matter • special field configurations

Resources

Literature

• J.D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics • W.K.H Panovsky and M. Phillis, Classical electricity and magnetism • L.D. Landau, E.M. Lifshitz, and L.P. Pitaevskii, Electrodynamics of continuous media • A. Sommerfeld, Electrodynamics / Optics (Lectures on Theoretical Physics) • M. Born and E. Wolf, Principles of optics • R. Feynman, R. Leighton, and M. Sands, The Feynman Lectures of Physics, Vol II • M. Bartelmann, B. Feuerbacher, T. Krüger, D. Lüst, A. Rebhan, A. Wipf: Theoretische Physik, Springer • W. Nolting, Elektrodynamik (Grundkurs Theoretische Physik 3)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
Ein eigenständig verfasstes beidseitiges A4-Blatt als Formelsammlung.Maximale Belegung je Seite: 3 Spalten je 50 Zeilen (Hochformat) bzw 4 Spalten je 37 Zeilen (Querformat).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Elektrodynamik
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HPH G 3)
  • Fri 09:45-11:30 (HPV G 4)
4 h weekly
exercise Elektrodynamik
  • Wed 11:45-13:30 (HIT H 42)
  • Wed 11:45-13:30 (HIT H 51)
  • Wed 11:45-13:30 (HIT J 51)
  • Wed 11:45-13:30 (HIT J 52)
  • Wed 11:45-13:30 (HIT J 53)
  • Wed 11:45-13:30 (HIT K 51)
  • Wed 11:45-13:30 (HIT K 52)
  • Fri 07:45-09:30 (HIT H 42)
2 h weekly

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