Maxwell's Equations and the Principles of Electromagnetism

by Richard Fitzpatrick

Overview

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 goes on to discuss electrostatics, magnetostatics, induction, etc., in the light of those equations. The book also provides a thorough discussion 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 rotations. Early introduction of Maxwell’s equations, together with demonstration that these equations predict the existence of electromagnetic waves.Discussion 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 these constructs to describe electric and magnetic fields.Thorough treatment of relativistic electromagnetism and also employs SI units.Inclusion of interesting topics, such as advanced potentials, retarded fields, forces on dielectric liquids, antenna theory, and Faraday rotations.Features an Instructor’s Resource Disc for use as a textbook. © 2008 | 500 pages

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934015209
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	01/22/2008
Series:	Physics (Infinity Science Press)
Edition description:	1E
Pages:	500
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.91(d)

About the Author

Richard Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. 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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Vectors and Vector Fields
Chapter 3 Time-Independent Maxwell Equations
Chapter 4 Time-Dependent Maxwell Equations
Chapter 5 Electrostatic Equations
Chapter 6 Delectic and Magnetic Media
Chapter 7 Magnetic Induction
Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Energy and Momentum
Chapter 9 Electromagnetic Radiation
Chapter 10 Relativity and Electromagnetism
Appendix A Physical Constants
Appendix B Useful Vector Identities
Appendix C Gaussian Unit s
Appendix D Further Reading