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11279-01 - Main lecture: Elektrodynamik (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers | Stefan Goedecker (stefan.goedecker@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | - Electrostatics [Coulomb’s Law, Electric Field, Maxwell Equations, Field-Behavior at Interfaces, Electrostatic Field Energy, Dipole, Dipole-Layer, Multipole Expansion, Boundary-Value Problems in Electrostatics, Classification of the Boundary Conditions, Green’s Function, Method of Image Charges, Expansion in Orthogonal Functions, Electrostatics of Dielectrics] - Magnetostatics [The Electric Current, Ohm’s Law, Thread of Current, Electric Power, Biot-Savart Law, Maxwell Equations, Vector Potential, Magnetic Moment, Magnetostatics in Matter] - Electrodynamics [Maxwell Equations, Faraday’s Law of Induction, Maxwell’s Supplement, Electromagnetic Potentials, Quasi-Stationary Fields, Mutual Induction and Self-Induction, Magnetic Field Energy, Alternating Currents (AC), Electromagnetic Waves, HomogeneousWave Equation, Plane Waves, Polarization of the Plane Waves, Wave Packets, Reflection and Refraction of Electromagnetic Waves at an Insulator, Kirchhoff’s Formula, Diffraction, Creation of Electromagnetic Waves, InhomogeneousWave Equation, Temporally Oscillating Sources, Electric Dipole Radiation] |
| Learning objectives | The learning objectives for a course in theoretical physics is to develop a deep understanding of the fundamental principles and mathematical formalism governing electric and magnetic fields. Some specific learning objectives: 1. Understand and derive Maxwell's equations, both in integral and differential forms. Analyze the physical meaning and significance of each equation. 2. Understanding Electromagnetic Fields: Grasp the concept of electric and magnetic fields. Explore the behavior of fields in various media, including dielectrics and magnetic materials. 3. Electrostatics and Magnetostatics: Analyze the principles of electrostatics and magnetostatics. Solve problems involving electric charges, electric potential, and magnetic fields in static situations. 4. Time-Varying Fields: Understand the concept of time-varying electromagnetic fields. Study the induction of electric and magnetic fields and Faraday's law. 5. Wave Propagation: Explore the propagation of electromagnetic waves in different media. Understand the relationship between electric and magnetic fields in propagating waves. 6. Boundary Value Problems: Solve boundary value problems related to electromagnetic fields. Apply boundary conditions to find solutions for specific scenarios. 7. Electromagnetic Radiation: Study the generation and propagation of electromagnetic radiation. Explore the concepts of antennas and radiation patterns. |
| Bibliography | Nolting, “Theoretical Physics 3: Electrodynamics” |
| Admission requirements | Physics I & II & III, Analysis I & II / Linear Algebra I & II, Function Theory and Vector Analysis, Mechanics |
| Course application | Course material and exercise sheets are made available to the students on Adam. |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 19.02.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 20.02.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 26.02.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 27.02.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 05.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 06.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 12.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Thursday 13.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Wednesday 19.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 20.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 26.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 27.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 02.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 03.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 09.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 10.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 16.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 17.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Ostern |
| Wednesday 23.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 24.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 30.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 01.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Tag der Arbeit |
| Wednesday 07.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 08.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 14.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 15.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 21.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 22.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Wednesday 28.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Physik, Alter Hörsaal 2, 1.22 |
| Thursday 29.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Auffahrt |
| Modules |
Modul: Computational Physics (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Physics (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Physics (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Physics (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Physics (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Theoretische Physik (Master's degree subject: Physics) Module: Computational Physics (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences (Start of studies before 01.08.2023)) Module: Theoretical Physics I (Bachelor's Studies: Physics) |
| Assessment format | main lecture exam |
| Assessment details | Anmeldefrist, Form, Dauer, Zeitpunkt und weitere Informationen zu den Examen werden auf http://philnat.unibas.ch/examen/ veröffentlicht. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: in 'course reg.'; dereg.: Dean of Std. Off. in writing |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Physik |