ELECTRODYNAMICS

Classical electrodynamics is a branch of theoretical physics that studies the interactions between electric charges and currents using an extension of the classical newtonian model. The theory provides an excellent description of electromagnetic phenomena whenever the relevant length scales and field strengths are large enough that quantum mechanical effects are negligible.

Objectives

By the end of the course, the student will be able to solve the Laplace and Poisson equations for different boundary conditions. Furthermore, he will be able to use Maxwell equations to a variety of problems and use electrodynamic's methods for the study of real physical systems.

Prerequisites

Electromagnetism I and II (undergraduate level).

Syllabus

Classical electrodynamics course focuses on the study of Laplace and Poisson equations when specific boundary conditions are given. Green functions play a key role throughout the course, because when they are known, the potential can be defined.