Course for international guest/part time students

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Organization

TTK Department of Physical Chemistry

Code

magnetk20em

Title

Electromagnetic properties of materials

Usual semester

Autumn

Published semester

2026/27/1

ECTS

4

Language

en

Learning outcomes

a) Knowledge - has a knowledge of the basic qualitative and quantitative concepts and laws of electrodynamics and their application to microscopic and macroscopic systems. b) Abilities - is able to examine basic electrodynamic properties of materials, to understand and apply the mathematical apparatus and models necessary for the description of such systems. c) Attitude - based on the acquired knowledge attempts to gain deeper understanding of the electromagnetic properties of matters, the mathematical models and the underlying physical phenomena. d) Autonomy and responsibility - attempts to think critically, understands the limitations of the applied models, and thinks taking these limitations into consideration.

Course content

Consistent treatment of the electric (dielectric), magnetic and optical properties of the materials based on microscopic and macroscopic principles Introduction to classical electrodynamics. Electric properties: electric polarization, electric dipole moment, polarizability, relative permittivity. Magnetic properties: magnetic polarization, magnetic susceptibility, paramagnetism, magnetic resonance parameters. Optical properties: polarization, interference, diffraction, optical activity, refractive index.

Assessment method

The final grade is established by taking a weighted average of the results of the homework problems and an oral examination at the end of the semester.

Bibliography

John D. Jackson: Klasszikus Elektrodinamika, Typotex, Budapest, 2004. Peter W. Atkins: Fizikai kémia, Nemzedékek Tudása Tankönyvkiadó, 2002. R.P. Feynman, R.B. Leighton, M. Sands: Mai fizika, Műszaki Könyvkiadó, Budapest, 1970. P. W. Atkins, R. S. Friedman: Molecular Quantum Mechanics, Oxford University Press, 1997.

Programmes of the course