402-0204-00L  Electrodynamics

SemesterSpring Semester 2015
LecturersC. Anastasiou
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
402-0204-00 VElektrodynamik (Electrodynamics)
**gemeinsam mit der Uni Zürich**
4 hrs
Wed08:45-10:30HPH G 3 »
Fri10:15-12:00HG E 5 »
C. Anastasiou
402-0204-00 UElektrodynamik (Electrodynamics)2 hrs
Tue15:45-17:30HPV G 5 »
Wed10:45-12:30HIL D 60.1 »
10:45-12:30HIT F 13 »
10:45-12:30HIT F 31.2 »
10:45-12:30HIT H 42 »
10:45-12:30HIT H 51 »
C. Anastasiou

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AbstractDerivation and discussion of Maxwell's equations, from the static limit to the full dynamical case. Wave equation, waveguides, cavities. Generation of electromagnetic radiation, scattering and diffraction of light. Structure of Maxwell's equations, relativity theory and covariance, Lagrangian formulation. Dynamics of relativistic particles in the presence of fields and radiation properties.
ObjectiveDevelop a physical understanding for static and dynamic phenomena related to (moving) charged objects and understand the structure of the classical field theory of electrodynamics (transverse versus longitudinal physics, invariances (Lorentz-, gauge-)). Appreciate the interrelation between electric, magnetic, and optical phenomena and the influence of media. Understand a set of classic electrodynamical phenomena and develop the ability to solve simple problems independently. Apply previously learned mathematical concepts (vector analysis, complete systems of functions, Green's functions, co- and contravariant coordinates, etc.). Prepare for quantum mechanics (eigenvalue problems, wave guides and cavities).
ContentClassical field theory of electrodynamics: Derivation and discussion of Maxwell equations, starting from the static limit (electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems) in the vacuum and in media and subsequent generalization to the full dynamical case (Faraday's law, Ampere/Maxwell law; potentials and gauge invariance). Wave equation and solutions in full space, half-space (Snell's law), waveguides, cavities, generation of electromagnetic radiation, scattering and diffraction of light (optics). Application to various specific examples. Discussion of the structure of Maxwell's equations, Lorentz invariance, relativity theory and covariance, Lagrangian formulation. Dynamics
of relativistic particles in the presence of fields and their radiation properties (synchrotron).
LiteratureJ.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 continuus media
A. Sommerfeld, Elektrodynamik, Optik (Vorlesungen über theoretische Physik)
M. Born and E. Wolf, Principles of optics
R. Feynman, R. Leighton, and M. Sands, The Feynman Lectures of Physics, Vol II

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In examination block forBachelor's Programme in Physics 2010; Version 24.02.2016 (Examination Block 2)
ECTS credits7 credits
ExaminersC. Anastasiou
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 180 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationWer die schriftliche Prüfung nicht besteht, hat die Möglichkeit, noch in derselben Prüfungssession eine 20-minütige mündliche Prüfung zu absolvieren (gilt nicht als Repetition der Prüfung). Durch eine mündliche Prüfung kann die Note auf maximal 4 verbessert werden.
Written aidsein handgeschriebenes, beidseitig beschriebenes A4-Blatt
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