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402-0224-00L 8 Credits
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Theoretical Physics

Theoretische Physik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Oscar E. Lanford III
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:09:58

Abstract

Harmonic functions. Electrostatics. Boundary value problems arising from electrostatics. Electrostatics in the presence of bulk matter. Magnetostatics. Faraday's Law and Maxwell's equations. Electrodynamic potentials and gauge transformations. The wave equation. Energy of the electromagnetic field. Special relativity. Lorentz group. Covariant formulation of Maxwell's equations.

General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Theoretische Physik
  • Tue 10:15-11:00 (HG G 5)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG G 26.3)
3 h weekly
exercise Theoretische Physik
  • Tue 11:15-12:00 (HG G 5)
1 h weekly

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