This course covers advanced topics in Classical Electrodynamics for the undergraduate Physics program. It is designed for students with a solid background in mathematics and physics, particularly in vector analysis, classical mechanics, and introductory electrodynamics. Familiarity with the Special Theory of Relativity is strongly recommended to facilitate a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Classes will take place in Classroom 229 (Institute of Physics, Block 1)) on Tuesdays from 08:00 to 12:00
Specifically, we will cover the following topics: Boundary-value problems in electrostatics. Multipole expansion. Electrostatics of macroscopic media. Dielectrics. Magnetostatics. Faraday’s law. Quasi-static fields. Maxwell’s equations. Macroscopic electromagnetism. Conservation laws. Electromagnetic waves. Covariant formulation of Maxwell’s equations. Electromagnetism as a gauge theory.