Maxwell’s Equations and the Principles of Electromagnetism (Physics (Infinity Science Press)) - Hardcover

Fitzpatrick, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1934015202 ISBN 13: 9781934015209

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Richard Fitzpatrick, PhD 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1934015202
• ISBN 13: 9781934015209
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 500