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 a continuation of Electrodynamics: An Introduction. Here, we will cover different methods of calculating an electric field. In addition, we will introduce polarization, dielectrics, and how electric fields create dipoles. 
Learners will 
•	Be able to apply symmetry and other tools to calculate the electric field.
•	Understand what susceptibility, polarization, and dipoles are.

Additionally, students will learn to visualize Maxwell equations in order to apply the derived mathematics to other fields, such as heat/mass diffusion and meso-scale electromechanical properties, and to create patents that could lead to potential innovations in energy storage and harvesting. 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. 11 hours to complete

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Electrodynamics Specialization

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Seungbum Hong

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Materials Science and Engineering

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4 Courses

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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 Electric Field in Various Circumstances

The primary focus of the first portion of this module is the concept of dipole moments, both for a single molecule and an arbitrary distribution. The equations for both the potential and the electric field of a dipole are derived within the first part of the lecture. This lecture also describes the method of images and how it can be applied to solving the electric field from different geometries.

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 59 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

The Electric Field in Various Circumstances (cont'd)

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 50 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Electrostatic Energy

1 hour to complete

2 videos (Total 56 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Introduction to Dielectrics

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 49 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM ELECTRODYNAMICS: ANALYSIS OF ELECTRIC FIELDS

by SHNov 16, 2020

Very greatly taught course dear professor! Got solved many puzzles that I had in my mind! Thank you so much! God bless you!

by PSFeb 14, 2020

Great course, very clear. Thank you for nice lectures.

by SLJan 1, 2023

Thank you , this second course of electrodynamics helped me to get a deeper understanding of electrical phenomena..

by VSMay 17, 2020

Excellent course offered by Korean advanced of science and technology

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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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