Theoretical Physics 2 (Electrodynamics)

Electrostatics and magnetostatics
Maxwell's theory with given charge and current distributions
Maxwell's equations in matter
Potentials, gauge transformations
Energy and momentum conservation
Waves and diffraction
Multipole expansion
Field of a moving point charge
Special theory of relativity
Stress–energy tensor

After successful participation, the student will be able to:
1.) solve differential equations with boundary conditions
2.) apply Maxwell's equations to compute field distributions
3.) solve wave equations in vaccuum and in matter
4.) calculate fields of moving charge distributions with Greens functions
5.) calculate fields in reference frames with uniform motion
6.) understand tensor algebra and how to apply spherical harmonics.

PH0001, PH0002, PH0005, MA9201, MA9202, MA9203

for students studying bachelor of science education mathematics / physics: PH0001, PH0002, PH0005, MA1003, MA1004, MA1103, MA1104

Lectures:
teacher-centered teaching
Special topics tutorials:
teacher-centered teaching with sample calculations
Tutorials:
solutions for problem sheets, discussions and explanations

Blackboard or powerpoint presentations
Accompanying information online

J.D. Jackson: Klassische Elektrodynamik (W. De Gruyter, 3. Auflage 2001)
D.J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics

The learning outcome is tested in a written exam. Participation in tutorials is strongly recommended.

There will be a bonus (one intermediate stepping of "0,3" to the better grade) on passed module exams (4,3 is not upgraded to 4,0). The bonus is applicaple to the exam period directly following the lecture period (not to the exam repetition) and subject to sollowing conditions:

1.     The student obtained at least 50 % of the points in the homework sheets and
2.     passed the mid-term exam.