Classical Electromagnetic Theory (Fundamental Theories of Physics) [Hardcover]

Jack Vanderlinde (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1402026994 | ISBN-13: 978-1402026997 | Edition: 2nd

This book is a self contained course in electromagnetic theory suitable for senior physics and electrical engineering students as well as graduate students whose past has not prepared them well for books such as Jackson or Landau and Lifschitz. The text is liberally sprinkled with worked examples illustrating the application of the theory to various physical problems. This new edition features improved accuracy and readability, added and further clarified examples, plus additional sections on Schwarz-Christoffel mappings. Making the book more self sufficient, an appendix on orthogonal function expansions and the derivation of Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials as well as derivation of their generating functions are each included. The number of exercises has also been increased by 45 over the previous edition. This book stresses the unity of electromagnetic theory with electric and magnetic fields developed in parallel. SI units are used throughout and considerable use is made of tensor notation and the Levi-Cevita symbol. To more closely display the parallelism, extensive use is made of the scalar magnetic potential particularly in dealing with the Laplace and Poisson equation. 85 worked problems illustrate the theory. Conformal mappings are dealt with in some detail. Relevant mathematical material is provided in appendices. For information regarding Solutions Manual, please contact the author Jack Vanderlinde at: [e-mail] or see "Related Links - Solution Manual".

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From the reviews of the second edition: "Electromagnetic theory is a core subject for students of physics and is often taught at various levels … . Vanderlinde’s book is aimed in between – for the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate course … . provides appendixes to cover the tensor framework and special functions that are needed. … A large number of worked examples provides students with a toehold in dealing with problems. This book would serve as a solid addition to the physics collection of an undergraduate or graduate library. Summing Up: Highly recommended." (J. McCleary, CHOICE, Vol. 43 (1), September, 2005) "This textbook is written for senior-level college/university students of physics and electrical engineering. It is based on the author’s classroom lecture notes. … The developments in the text are supported by a collection of very well-drawn figures. Most chapters include some worked-out examples to illustrate new concepts … ." (Philip Huddleston, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2008 k)

From the Publisher

Accentuates the relation of electric and magnetic theories. An extensive chapter on the solution of Laplace's equation explores most techniques used in electro- and magnetostatics including conformal mappings and separation of variables in unusual coordinate systems. Covers the use of image charges; introduces Green's functions; provides an expansive treatment on radiation. Features an abundance of examples and exercises. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 433 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402026994
• ISBN-13: 978-1402026997
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars advanced text on electromagnetism, July 8, 2008

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This review is from: Classical Electromagnetic Theory (Fundamental Theories of Physics) (Hardcover)

This is an advanced text on electromagnetism. It assumes that the student has already completed a course on elementary electromagnetism. It is recommended that the student study other elementary textbooks, e.g.,Beyond the Mechanical Universe by Olenick and Apostol, before tackling this book. A wide range of topics on electromagnetism is discussed. A student who has gone through this book should be ready for Jackson's classic standard text.

3.0 out of 5 stars does not do what it claims, March 4, 2010

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This review is from: Classical Electromagnetic Theory (Fundamental Theories of Physics) (Hardcover)

This book claims to bridge the gap between undergrad book and Jackson's. But I do not find it achieved the goal. It contains some good sections and I use it only as a secondary book. I still have to use Jackson's as my primary source. But that is not to say I like Jackon's. I hate it like a lot of people do, but I do not find a better alternative. Electrodynmics is the only area that I have not found a very good grad level text book for self study. I am only studying the low frequency part. My interest is not in waves. So, my comments only apply to that part.