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Image Charge Method with Spheres

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PHYS-324: Classical electrodynamics

The goal of this course is the study of the physical and conceptual consequences of Maxwell equations. ...

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This lecture covers the image charge method with spheres, discussing the concept of image charges, their application in solving problems involving spheres, and the mathematical equations used. The instructor explains the process step by step, providing examples and clarifications to help understand the method better.

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Victor Gorbenko

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