Electrodynamics For Physicists

An Introduction, Emphasizing Special Relativity

Torsten Fliessbach (University Of Siegen, Germany)

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English

World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
24 April 2025

Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism; Relativity physics

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The book starts with a vivid explanation of the mathematical prerequisites (in particular the operations gradient, divergence and curl). Next, are parts on Electrostatics and Magnetostatics where the handling of field equations is practiced in detail.

The book then introduces Maxwell's equations with emphasis on their relativistic structure. The relativistic form of these equations are then exploited for various applications, like waves and radiation phenomena.

For the quasi-static approximation, it is shown that the neglect of the displacement current and the induction term are complementary to each other.

The presentation of electrodynamics in matter follows the modern concept that an external perturbation leads to a response (induced field) of the system. The dielectric function (ratio between the induced and the external field) is thus a response function. The dielectric functions of various materials, such as water and metals, are discussed in detail.

A final part discusses basic elements of optics, including Huygens' principle, interference, diffraction, refraction and reflection.

By: Torsten Fliessbach (University Of Siegen Germany)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
ISBN: 9789819800148
ISBN 10: 9819800145
Pages: 484
Publication Date: 24 April 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active