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FYTB13: Electromagnetism, 7.5 credits

given by the Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics.

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Contents

After the course you will know the basics of electrodynamics as formulated by Maxwell’s equations as well as related vector calculus

derivatives of vector fields and related integral theorems as well as the Dirac delta function
Maxwell’s equations on differential and integral form
stationary electric and magnetic fields in vacuum and matter
electrodynamics: Lorentz force and induction
conservation laws and energy transport
electromagnetic waves
scalar and vector potential

General information

Semester: autumn
Study period: 1
Level: bachelor
Language: English
Form of teaching: Lectures and problem solving sessions
Assessment: written exam, mandatory hand-in exercises and mini-project
Grading scale: U-G-VG
Course plan: in English, in Swedish

Course literature

Introduction to Electrodynamics by D. J. Griffiths, 4th Edition (ISBN-13: 978-1108420419), Cambridge University Press, 2017. (You can find errata on the homepage of the author.)

Teachers

Johan Rathsman, johan.rathsman@thep.lu.se, phone: 046-22 23495
Korinna Zapp, korinna.zapp@thep.lu.se, phone: 046-22 2XXXX
Rikkert Frederix, rikkert.frederix@thep.lu.se, phone 046-22 226893

Schedule

The schedule for the next instance of the course can be found here

Application

Through antagning.se