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[ 261THPHTE1U16 ] UE Theoretical Electrodynamics I
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1,5 ECTS B3 - Bachelor's programme 3. year Physics Robert E. Zillich 1 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Technical Physics 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
After successfully completing the course, students are able to explain concepts of classical electrodynamics in the areas listed below. They can transfer their knowledge to systematically solve more advanced physical problems in the area of electrodynamics. Furthermore, they are able to apply problem-solving methods to concrete examples.

This exercise thematically forms the basis for the exercise Theoretische Elektrodynamik II and is methodically complemented by the lecture Theoretische Elektrodynamik I.

Skills Knowledge
Upon completing the course, students learn the following skills. They are able to

  • explain physical problems and concepts as well as mathematical solutions (k2);
  • develop mathematical solutions to physical problems in the field of electrodynamics (k3);
  • transfer concepts and solution approaches to new and unknown problems and select and apply suitable mathematical methods (k3/k4);
  • present their solutions to the group and discuss different approaches (k3/k4).
During the course, students acquire knowledge in the following areas and concepts of classical electrodynamics in a vacuum:

  • repetition of vector analysis;
  • concept of fields, charges and currents, basic equations of electrodynamics (Maxwell's equations);
  • concept of potentials and boundary conditions in electrostatics, concept of image charge, electrostatic energy, methods for boundary value problems, spherical harmonics and multipole expansion;
  • magnetostatics, Biot-Savart law, magnetic fields of current-carrying conductors, magnetic dipole;
  • gaugelessness in electrodynamics;
  • scalar and vector potential;
  • wave equation;
  • derivation of retarded potentials.
Criteria for evaluation (1) Number/quality of successfully solved problems and, eventually, (2) written tests
Details will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Methods independent solving of exercise problems, and presentation and discussion of these solutions in class
Language German
Study material will be announced during the course
Changing subject? No
Further information Lecture/excercise will be blocked in first half of the semester.
Corresponding lecture (*)ist gemeinsam mit 461THPYTE2U15: UE Theoretische Elektrodynamik II (1,5 ECTS)
äquivalent zu
TPBPDUETPH3: UE Theoretische Physik III (Elektrodynamik) (3 ECTS)
Earlier variants They also cover the requirements of the curriculum (from - to)
261THPHTP4U15: UE Theoretical Physics IV (Electrodynamics I) (2015W-2016S)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 25
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority