Engineering Electromagnetics Essentials

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Vector calculus expressions for gradient, divergence and curl. 3. Basic concepts of static electric fields. 4. Basic concepts of static magnetic fields. 5. Basic concepts of time-varying electric and magnetic fields. 6. Wave equation and its solution for a wave propagating through an unbounded medium. 7. Electromagnetic boundary conditions. 8. Electromagnetic power flow. 9. Waveguides: solution of the wave equation for a wave in a bounded medium. 10. Waveguide resonator: analytic appreciation by equivalent transmission line approach. 11. Summary. Index. This book deals with the fundamentals of electromagnetics of relevance to engineering. It begins with a concise and clear introduction to vector calculus, essential for the development of em theory concepts from first principles. The topics in the book are chosen with care to ensure that readers are able to grasp the essence of engineering electromagnetics within a reasonable time; the approach adopted attempts to make the learning both enjoyable and meaningful. Interesting illustrative examples and thought-provoking chapter-end problems are included to inspire students to take up more challenging problems of practical relevance. Help is available in the book in the form of complete solutions/hints, with due references to the concepts developed in the book. Salient features Covers all the elementary concepts required to appreciate the engineering applications of the subject Derivations and explanation of all essential mathematical treatments elaborated to make the learning enjoyable Carefully chosen illustrative problems that lead to new learnings Challenging exercises that invite readers to develop interesting concepts of relevance to engineering disciplines.…