Method to learn electrodynamics?

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The discussion revolves around methods for learning electrodynamics, particularly from the perspective of a postgraduate student. Participants express curiosity about the background and prerequisites necessary for mastering the subject.

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  • Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the necessity of learning electrodynamics at the postgraduate level if the individual has already completed an undergraduate degree in physics or electrical engineering.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of having a solid understanding of vector analysis to tackle problems in electrodynamics.
  • Suggestions for resources include a specific book that integrates vector analysis with electrodynamics, indicating a potential method for learning.
  • Concerns are raised about the participant's background and comprehension level, suggesting that the complexity of electrodynamics may vary significantly based on prior knowledge.

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Participants generally express confusion about the need for guidance in learning electrodynamics at the postgraduate level, indicating a lack of consensus on the appropriateness of the inquiry based on the individual's background.

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There are limitations regarding the assumptions about the participant's prior knowledge and the specific goals for learning electrodynamics, which remain unclear.

Lakshmi N
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Dear friends,
can some one tell me the method to learn electrodynamics??(iam a postgraduate student).
Thank you
 
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Lakshmi N said:
Dear friends,
can some one tell me the method to learn electrodynamics??(iam a postgraduate student).
Thank you

Post-graduate student of what discipline? As a physics undergrad you should have learned this already as part of an Electromagnetism course:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrodynamics

You'll need to understand Vector Analysis to be able to do the problems.

One book that may help is the Div, Grad, Curl and All That book by Schey which uses EM as the basis to explain Vector Analysis methods, proofs and theorems:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0393925161/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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I would echo the puzzlement. If you did your undergraduate degree in physics (or even in EE), then you would have done electrodynamics. If not, I would ask for my money back.

If you did not major in physics, then you need to explain a lot more here, as in your background (i.e at what level are you able to comprehend), and for what purpose are you intending to learn this 'electrodynamics'. The level and complexity of this subject area can vary a lot, and if you do not have the mathematical skills, you won't go very far in detail.

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thank you
 

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