Course: Electrodynamics

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Course title Electrodynamics
Course code KEP/ED
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Benešová Zdeňka, Prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Doležel Ivo, Prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Sodomka Ondřej, Ing.
  • Pánek David, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Karban Pavel, Prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Petrášová Iveta, Ing.
  • Ledvinová Marcela, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kaska Jan, Ing.
  • Hamar Roman, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Non-stationary Maxwell equations in integral and differential form. Electrodynamic potentials. 2. Maxwell equations for the time harmoniously variable electromagnetic field. Energy balance of the electromagnetic field. Poynting vector. 3. Special methods for solving fields. Integral expressions for potentials. Mirroring method. Calculation of operating parameters (resistance, capacity, inductance) for typical configurations. 4. Boundary problems and their solution. Stationary form of partial differential equations for potential. 5. Analytical solution of simple boundary problems in planar, axial and spherical symmetry. 6. Numerical solution of boundary problems. Finite Difference Method. 7. Advanced methods for solving boundary problems. 8. Homogeneous transmission line. Basic equation for space-time distribution of voltage and current. 9. Homogeneous transmission line in steady harmonic state. 10. Electromagnetic waves. 11. Spreading of planar, cylindrical and spherical waves through open space. Wave impact on the interface. 12. Basic types of antennas. Near and far field. Radiation characteristics. 13. Basic types of waveguides, characteristic oscillations.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 5 hours per semester
  • Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis (1-8) - 5 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 20 hours per semester
  • unspecified - 36 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 16 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
control the basic laws and principles of the stationary electromagnetic field
control the basis of vector analysis, calculus, differential equations
Skills
to control commonly available information and communication technique
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
characterize the physical nature of electromagnetic phenomena
to explain basic methods for the analysis of electromagnetic phenomena
summarize the underlying phenomena of the non-stationary electromagnetic field
describe wave processes on the line and in the free space
Skills
to work with a computer program for the analysis of electromagnetic phenomena
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Practicum
Skills
Lecture
Practicum
Task-based study method
Competences
Lecture
Practicum
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Seminar work
Skills
Combined exam
Seminar work
Individual presentation at a seminar
Competences
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Benešová, Zdeňka; Mayer, Daniel. Základní příklady z teorie elektromagnetického pole. 1. vyd. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 2001. ISBN 80-7082-818-8.
  • David J. Griffiths. Introduction to Electrodynamics. 2017. ISBN 978-1108420419.
  • Edward M. Purcell. Electricity and Magnetism. 2013. ISBN 978-1107014022.
  • Halliday, David; Resnick, Robert,; Walker, Jearl,; Dub, Petr. Fyzika. 2., přeprac. vyd. Brno : VUTIUM, 2013. ISBN 978-80-214-4123-1.
  • John David Jackson. Classical Electrodynamics. 2009. ISBN 978-8126510948.
  • Mayer, Daniel. Aplikovaný elektromagnetizmus : úvod do makroskopické teorie elektromagnetického pole pro elektrotechnické inženýry. 1. vyd. České Budějovice : Kopp, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7232-424-8.
  • Sedlák, Bedřich; Štoll, Ivan. Elektřina a magnetismus. První elektronické vydání (Čtvrté vydání, v Nakladatelství Karolinum třetí). 2017. ISBN 978-80-246-3146-2.


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