Classical Electrodynamics I

Period of duration of course
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Course info
Number of course hours
70
Number of hours of lecturers of reference
70
CFU 10
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Modalità esame

written and oral exam

Note modalità di esame

written and oral tests, also intermediate

Lecturer

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Prerequisiti

for chemistry, physics and maths second year students; prerequisites are the first year maths and physics courses

Programma

1. Electrostatics and magnetostatics

2. Potential theory

3. Maxwell’s equations

4. Electromagnetic waves

5. Simple radiating systems


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”