Electrodynamics: A Modern Geometric Approach

ISBN-13: 9780817640255 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 380 str.

William E. Baylis

Opis

This is a textbook in electrodynamics from a mathematical viewpoint - the Clifford Algebra approach. There are a large number of examples and applications to specific physical problems, diagrams, and the use of Maple.

Recenzje

"[The book] has a nice blend of mathematical physics, fundamentals of electromagnetic theory and practical applications.... It is extremely well written and contains numerous exercises and problems to help the reader gain familiarity with new concepts. Throughout...the author emphasizes the conceptual framework of electromagnetism so that the reader does not get lost in details. Such a style is very valuable in a physics textbook.... The book simultaneously teaches the reader electromagnetic theory and more advanced mathematical concepts in a very concrete physical context.... Essentially self-contained...it will serve as an excellent textbook for graduate level physics courses on electromagnetic theory and mathematical physics. It is also a good reference book for researchers in applied mathematics, theoretical physics and electrical engineering."

-Current Science

Spis treści

1. Introduction * 2. Special Relativity * 3. Maxwell's Equation(s) * 4. Lorentz-Force Equation * 5. Electromagnetic Waves in 1-D * 6. Electromagnetic Waves in Vacuum * 7. Polarization * 8. Waves in Media * 9. Waves at Boundaries * 10. The Field of a Moving Charge * 11. The Model Atom and Other Applications * 12. The Lorentz-Dirac Equation * 13. Rotations and Spherical Harmonics * 14. Radiation Multipoles * A. Appendix: Other Coordinate Systems * B. Appendix: Maple Worksheet rad3.mws * Bibliography * Index