Classical electrodynamics I
Prerequisiti
for chemistry, physics and maths second year students; prerequisites are the first year maths and physics courses
Programma
1. Electrostatics and magnetostatics
2. Mathematical methods for electrostatics
3. Maxwell’s equations
4. Electromagnetic waves
5. Simple radiating systems
6. Introduction to special relativity
7. Covariant formulation of electrodynamics
Obiettivi formativi
Become familiar with the basic concepts of classical electrodynamics in a vacuum, including the properties of electromagnetic waves, and special relativity. Learn how to use Maxwell's equations and some mathematical methods for their solution.
Riferimenti bibliografici
Handouts
Jackson “Classical Electrodynamics”