Basic Electrodynamics in 6 Lessons

by Martin Poppe

Overview

This book explains why there are different variants of Maxwell's equations and the physical meaning of the quantities they contain. It also shows how the equations for static electric and magnetic potentials are derived from Maxwell's equations. Matter exposed to the field is an integral part of the discussion. Multipole developments are justified and derived. Furthermore, the potential for simplification in formulating dynamical theory as gauge field theory is explained. The laws of optics are derived from those of electrodynamics. Justifications are provided for quasi-stationary calculations, limits are formulated, and technical counterexamples are shown.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783662691434
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	12/21/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	19 MB
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About the Author

Martin Poppe received his doctorate in Physics from the University of Oxford in 1981. At DESY, he developed the formal foundations of matter generation from colliding virtual photons. The results were published and cited more than eighty times in thirty years. After working at CERN and Bosch, he joined Muenster University of Applied Sciences, where he taught electrical and electronic engineering. He is (co-) author of several textbooks, including "Springer Handbook of Mechanical Engineering".

 

 

Table of Contents

• Classical Electrodynamics in Modern Times.- Charge and Current.- Maxwell’s Equations.- Static Electric Fields.- Static Magnetic Fields.- Time-Dependent Fields.