This course will cover a number of subjects within electrodynamics with an emphasis on theory, mathematical fundamentals, and problem solving.
Course topics: vector analysis, curvilinear coordinates, Dirac delta function, Coulomb's law, electric field, divergence and curl of E, Gauss' law, electric potential, Laplace equation, method of images, separation of variables, multipole expansion, polarization, electric displacement D, linear dielectrics, magnetic field, Lorentz force law, Biot-Savart law, divergence and curl of B, magnetic vector potential, magnetization, field of a magnetized object, auxiliary field H, linear and nonlinear media.
Instructors:
Lecture: Balázs Hetényi (hetenyi.balazs@ttk.bme.hu), Exercise class: István Balogh (istvan.balogh@edu.bme.hu)
Class material:
D. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th Edition, Pearson International (2013).
M. Schwartz, Principles of Electrodynamics, Dover, New York (1987). (recommended)
Course grade:
Midterm I: 50% and Midterm II: 50%
or
Final: 100%
The grades of Midterms I and II determine whether a signature can be obtained in order to enter the final. Also, the grade based on Midterm I and II can be a recommended grade, which, if accepted by the student, can render the final unnecessary.
To obtain a signature (to be eligible to take the final exam): It is necessary to pass both of the midterms (a passing grade is 40% or more). Attendance of 70% of the lectures and exercise classes is also required. Attendance will be recorded.
Grade bins (out of 100 pts.):
5 [100,85], 4(85,70], 3 (70,55], 2 (55,40] 1 (40,0]
- Teacher: István Balogh
- Teacher: Balázs Hetényi