Classical Electrodynamics
0800-ELDKLAS
0. Introduction to the subject: a history of Maxwell equations.
1. Quantities describing the electrodynamical field and its sources.
2 .Maxwell equations
a) integral form of equations
b) material equations
c) differential form of equations
d) field discontinuities on the border of different media
3. Conservation laws Maxwell theory
a) Conservation of electric charge
b) conservation of energy
c) conservation of momentum
4. Relativistic formulation of electrodynamics
a) Einstein's principle of relativity
b) Minkowski space-time
c) covariant form of field equations
d) Lorentz transformations for electromagnetic fields
e) variational principles
5. Radiation theory
a) electromagnetic waves in media
b) radiation and Lienard-Wichert potentials
c) Hamiltonian form of Maxwell s equations
Total student workload
Number of hours lectures and classes with a teacher: 77 h
- lectures 30 h
- classes 45 h
- exam 2 h
Number of hours of individual work - 80.
- preparation for a lecture: 15 godz.
- preparation for classes: 15 godz.
- reading literature: 10 godz.
- preparation for the exam: 20 godz.
- preparation for a test: 20 godz.
Total: 157 h (6 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1 (K_W01 - Astronomy; K_W01 - Physics)
Based on Maxwell's equations a student has knowledge of the concept of field theory in physics.
W2 (K_W05 - Astronomy; K_W05 - Physics)
Has knowledge of the interaction of electromagnetic fields and charged matter.
W3 (K_W04 - Astronomy; K_W04 - Physics)
Possesses knowledge of basic physical quantities describing electromagnetic phenomena and electromagnetic raadiation.
W4 (K_W02, K_W03 - Astronomy; K_W04, K_W06 - Physics)
Possesses knowledge of the basic mathematical tools used in classical field theory and special relativity.
Learning outcomes - skills
U1 (K_U01 - Astronomy; K_U01 - Physics)
Student can apply mathematical formalism to problems from Maxwell's theory. Using Maxwell's equations, studend can explain the laws of conservation of charge, energy and momentum. Knows the basics of electromagnetic radiation.
U2 (K_U02 - Astronomy; K_U04 - Physics)
Student is able to independently solve tasks and problems concerning the electromagnetic field generated by given distributions of charges and currents.
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1 (K_K01 - Astronomy; K_K01 - Physics)
Knows the limitations of his/her own knowledge using the example of fundamental interactions in Nature and understands the need for further education.
K2 (K_K02, K_K03 - Astronomy; K_K03 - Physics)
Student understands the importance of honesty in scientific activity, appreciates the importance of legal aspects of intellectual property and ethical principles.
K3 (K_K04 - Astronomy; K_K04 - Physics)
Student is aware of and understands the social aspects of practical application of acquired knowledge and the associated responsibility. Understands the need to popularize knowledge and its promotion in social awareness for rational decision-making.
Teaching methods
Lectures and conversations
Classes - solutions of selected problems
Expository teaching methods
- informative (conventional) lecture
- participatory lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- practical
- brainstorming
Type of course
compulsory course
Prerequisites
Students should know basic facts of electric and magnetic phenomena. Basic knowledge of partial differential equations is required.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
The lecture part is verified by a written exam.
The classes are verified by two tests.
Grading scale:
50-60% - rating: 3
60-70% - rating: 3+
70-80% - rating: 4
80-90% - rating: 4+
90-100% - rating: 5
Practical placement
Bibliography
- - D. Chruściński, Electrodynamics and field theory
- J.D. Jackson , Classical Electrodynamics (J. Wiley,New York, 1975)
- D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, Prentice-Hall, 1999
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