Physics 606 - Classical Electrodynamics I
Electrostatic fields in vacuum and material media, two- and three dimensional potential problems, the magnetostatic field, interaction of steady currents, Maxwell's equations, the electromagnetic field, wave guides. The field of a moving charge, the Lienard-Wiechert potentials, Lorentz transformation and special relativity, covariant formulation of Maxwell's equations. Radiation of electromagnetic waves, the near field and far field, radiation damping and self fields, spectral resolution of radiation. Magnetohydrodynamics and plasma physics, collisions, scattering and absorption.
Course Information
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| Level: |
Graduate |
Semester Offered: |
Fall |
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4 |
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| Prerequisite: |
PHY 601, 605 |
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none |
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Current Semester (Fall 2009)
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| Section: |
1 |
Instructor: |
Donoghue
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| Times: |
MWF 12:20 |
Location: |
LGRT 1033 |
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