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electrodynamics Definition

electro·dy·nam·ics (--dī nam′iks)

noun

the branch of physics dealing with the phenomena of electric currents and associated magnetic forces

electrodynamics Related Forms
elec′tro·dy·nam′ic adjective elec′tro·dy·nam′i·cally adverb
electrodynamics Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • classical: We know from classical electrodynamics that an accelerated charge emits radiation.

Noun used with modifier

  • quantum: Look, they haven't asked for a treatise on quantum electrodynamics.
  • cavity: The very recent progress in fabrication of high-Q polymer microcavities doped by semiconductor QDs actually initiates cavity quantum electrodynamics.