Maxwell's Equations and the Principles of Electromagnetism (Physics Series) (Physics (Infinity Science Press))

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 438 pages
• Published by: Infinity Science Press
• Edition: 1st Edition January 28, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1934015202
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1934015209
• Book Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 2.3 pounds

Product Description
Designed for upper division electromagnetism courses or as a reference for electrical engineers and scientists, this book introduces Maxwell s equations and electromagnetic waves as soon as possible (i.e., in the first third of the book), and then discusses electrostatics, magnetostatics, induction, etc., in the light of those equations. The book also provides a thorough treatment of vector field theory which emphasizes the rotational invariance of the dot and cross products, together with div, grad, and curl, and thus gives a clear physical motivation for the use of those constructs to describe electric and magnetic fields. Unlike many competing books, Maxwell s Equations & the Principles of Electromagnetism covers topics such as advanced potentials, retarded fields, forces on dielectric liquids, antenna theory, and Faraday rotation. *BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Introduction. 2. Vectors and Vector Fields. 3. Time-Independent Maxwell s Equations. 4. Time-Dependent Maxwell s Equations. 5. Electrostatic Calculations. 6. Dielectric and Magnetic Media. 7. Magnetic Induction.8.Electromagnetic Energy and Momentum. 9. Electromagnetic Radiation. 10. Relativity and Electromagnetism. Appendixes. Index.

About The Author
Richard Fitzpatrick, PhD was born and educated in England. He is presently a Professor of Physics at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches and conducts research in the field of Nuclear Fusion.

Reader Reviews
College-level and advanced electromagnetism courses and electrical engineers alike will find Maxwell's Equations and the Principles of Electromagnetism an excellent introduction to Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. It provides a survey of vector field theory and covers everything from retarded fields to antenna theory and Faraday rotation, pairing discussions and science with plenty of examples and calculations suitable for college-level students.