Dynamic Fields and Waves: The Physical World

ISBN-13: 9780750307192 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 272 str.

Andrew Norton

Opis

Dynamic Fields and Waves concentrates on electric and magnetic fields that vary with time, including light and electromagnetic waves. Written for an undergraduate introductory course but equally suitable for self-study, this practical, illustrated book discusses waves in general and light waves in particular, together with optical instruments, such as telescopes and microscopes, and electrical devices, such as generators and transformers. It also explores Einstein's special theory of relativity, which gives the most basic insight into space and time.

Spis treści

INTRODUCTIONFIELDS THAT VARY WITH TIMECurrent without wires-some examples of inductionPrinciples of electromagnetic inductionMaxwell's equationsClosing itemsWAVES AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATIONButterflies and oil spillsDescribing wavesTraveling wavesStanding wavesElectromagnetic radiationThe propagation of wavesClosing itemsOPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTSSeeing the very small and the very distantOptical building blocksObjects and imagesOptical systemsClosing itemsSPECIAL RELATIVITYWhy do fast-moving muons live so long?The principle of relativityCoordinate transformationsThe constancy of the speed of lightSome spectacular new predictions of special relativityThe Lorentz transformationRelativistic physicsClosing itemsCONSOLIDATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENTIntroductionANSWERS AND COMMENTSACKNOWLEDGMENTSINDEX

O autorze

A Norton