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Elektrodinamika is the branch of physics that studies the relationship between electricity, magnetism, and light. It is concerned with the behavior of electric charges and currents, and how they interact with electric and magnetic fields. These fields, in turn, are generated by these charges and currents. At its core, electrodynamics is described by Maxwell's equations, a set of four fundamental equations that unify electricity and magnetism. These equations explain phenomena ranging from the simple behavior of a compass needle to the complex propagation of radio waves.

The study of electrodynamics has led to numerous technological advancements. It is the foundation for understanding and developing technologies such as electric generators, motors, transformers, and the vast array of electronic devices that shape modern life. Light itself is understood as an electromagnetic wave, a key insight provided by electrodynamics. The theory also explains how charged particles, when accelerated, emit electromagnetic radiation, a principle crucial for understanding everything from the light emitted by stars to the operation of antennas. The relativistic nature of electrodynamics, particularly how electric and magnetic fields transform between different inertial frames of reference, is also a significant aspect of the field, intimately linking it with Einstein's theory of special relativity.