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Fundamentals of Applied Electrostatics

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This book is a great introduction to electrostatics. This book has a comprehensive overview of many practical electrostatic problems, theories, and everyday applications. It was a great read (first time I've ever said that about a text book).

I find myself reaching for this book to look up equations, and or applications rather than my bigger, thicker, more "comprehensive", more expensive text books. This text is simple enough to understand that students with pre-calculus math background can understand it, yet it provides enough detail that graduate level Electrical Engineering students use it as a reference.

This book is a great addition to any Electrical or Mechanical Engineer's library.

There really are not many applied electrostatics books out there, so your choices are limited. Among those limited choices, this is a good one.

Most notable is that this book really does stay true to the "Applied" in the title. This book has example after example of actual machines and processes that use electrostatics. From air filters to ink jet printers, actually seeing real world cases (with diagrams and photos) was very helpful for me.

It is clear that the author has a huge amount of experience and offers much helpful guidance beyond the standard formulas.

If you are into electrostatics and are looking to supplement your dry textbook, then I'd recommend this book.