Weber's Electrodynamics (Fundamental Theories of Physics)

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 292 pages
• Published by: Springer
• Edition: 1st Edition September 30, 1994
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0792331370
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0792331377
• Book Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Description
This volume is a substantially complete presentation of the electrodynamics developed by Wilhelm Weber.
Weber's force between point charges is explored and thoroughly analysed. Ampère's force between current elements is discussed in connection with modern experiments relating to the Ampère versus Grassmann--Biot--Savart controversy. Ampère's force is a central feature of this work, as Maxwell maintained it should always be in the study of electrodynamics, although it is included in few textbooks on electromagnetism. A detailed study of this force is an outstanding feature of this book. Other topical questions of physics are analysed, such as a potential-dependent inertial mass, Mach's principle and the origin of inertia, action at a distance as opposed to contact actions, etc. No previous knowledge of the subject is required, and all topics are introduced with both their historical backgrounds as well as modern experimental evidence.
This volume will appeal to physicists, mathematicians, electrical and electronic engineers, historians and philosophers of science.


Reader Reviews
This book is great! It is definitely THE book to learn Weber's Theory of Electrodynamics. Something everybody interested in the fundamental laws of the universe should learn. Weber's Theory is very simple and fun to learn. The only dissapointment is that the theory doesn't explain the motions of particles travelling at near the speed of light (but that can easily be resolved). I also learned a lot of math by reading this book; It uses math in ways I haven't seen done in any other book. The book is very well organized and includes derivations for practically all the formulas. It also has a great bibliography to continue your studies in Weber's and other alternative theories. What I really don't like is the huge price tag, which means I have to go the library everytime I wanna check something out from the book. If you've learned the Classical Theory of Electrodynamics, such as the one taught in Griffiths' and Jackson's books, and ever wondered if there can be another way... Then you gotta get a hold of this book!