PHYS 6561

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PHYS 6561
Electrodynamics

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Covers special relativity, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic potentials, conservation laws, Green's functions, electromagnetic waves, dispersion, radiation theory, and scattering. The practical application of appropriate mathematical methods is emphasized. The course will use Classical Electrodynamics by Jackson and Modern Electrodynamics by Zangwill.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10769 PHYS 6561   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Deppe, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Undergraduate students must take this course for a letter grade.
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