This course is part of the Electrodynamics Specialization

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Electrodynamics SpecializationKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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This course is the fourth course in the Electrodynamics series, and is directly proceeded by Electrodynamics: Electric and Magnetic Fields.  Previously, we have learned about visualization of fields and solutions which were not time dependent.  Here, we will return to Maxwell's Equations and use them to produce wave equations which can be used to analyze complex systems, such as oscillating dipoles. We will also introduce AC circuits, and how they can be simplified, solved, and applied.
Learners will:
•	Have a complete understanding of Maxwell's Equations and how they relate to the magnetic and electric potentials.
•	Be able to solve problems related to moving charges, and add relativistic corrections to the equations
•	Understand the different components in AC circuits, and how their presence can change the function of the circuit.

The approach taken in this course complements traditional approaches, covering a fairly complete treatment of the physics of electricity and magnetism, and adds Feynman’s unique and vital approach to grasping a picture of the physical universe. Furthermore, this course uniquely provides the link between the knowledge of electrodynamics and its practical applications to research in materials science, information technology, electrical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, energy storage, energy harvesting, and other materials related fields.

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Electrodynamics Specialization

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Approx. 19 hours to complete

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Seungbum Hong

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Materials Science and Engineering

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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) was established in 1971 by the Korean government as the nation’s first research-intensive graduate school for science, engineering and technology. It has now grown into one of the world’s best universities, delivering top notch education and research programs for undergraduate and graduate students. KAIST encourages interdisciplinary and convergent research across a wide spectrum of disciplines, as well as strong collaborations with industry and global institutions.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

The Laws of Induction

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 92 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

The Maxwell Equations

In previous lectures, we have been working with a simple version of Maxwell’s 4th equation. In this lecture, we will discuss the more complete form, and all of the equations necessary to describe classical physics. Furthermore, we will start to analyze the concept of traveling fields, which propagate free from their source. Finally, we will present the wave equation for the magnetic and electric potentials.

3 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 78 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Maxwell's Equations in Free Space

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 55 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Maxwell's Equations with Currents and Charges

In this lecture, we delve into deeply into relativistic and time-dependent solutions. To do this, we show how different equations can be corrected to account for position changes. We will expand on situations from previous lectures, and show how the equations modeling them will change if they are time-dependent. Finally we will discuss how Maxwell’s equations lead to the Lorentz transformation.

3 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 84 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ELECTRODYNAMICS: IN-DEPTH SOLUTIONS FOR MAXWELL’S EQUATIONS

by SBJun 7, 2020

A great course whose excellent explanations allowed me to get good grasp on the concepts presented

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Excellent explaination of concepts, in mere future I shall be happy to attend more lectures on it

by JKApr 26, 2022

Great learning experience with good teaching methods!

by ORNov 22, 2020

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About the Electrodynamics Specialization

If you want to apply electrodynamics to your materials research project, this Specialization will help you do so. Electromagnetic force is one of the fundamental forces that hold atoms and molecules together, which are the building blocks of any materials.In four courses, you will learn the foundations of electrodynamics starting from the nature of electrical force up to the level of in-depth solutions of Maxwell equations. We will walk you through vector calculus, concepts of field, flux and circulation, electrostatics, and magnetostatics as well as electrodynamics. By the end of this Specialization you will understand four beautiful equations organized by Maxwell in a full picture. Special relativity will be covered as well to grasp the idea that magnetism is a relativistic effect of electricity. The approach taken in this Specialization complements traditional approaches, covering a fairly complete treatment of the physics of electricity and magnetism, and adds Feynman’s unique and vital approach of grasping a whole picture of the physical universe. In addition, this Specialization uniquely bridges the gap between the knowledge of electrodynamics and its practical applications to research in materials science, information technology, electrical engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, energy storage, energy harvesting, and other materials related fields.

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