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  • Electromagnetism
  • Written by author Gerald Pollack
  • Published by Addison Wesley, October 2001
  • Electromagnetism sets a new standard in physics education. Throughout the book, the theory is illustrated with real-life applications in modern technology. It also includes detailed work examples and step-by-step explanations to help readers develo
  • Electromagnetism sets a new standard in physics education. Throughout the book, the theory is illustrated with real-life applications in modern technology. It also includes detailed work examples and step-by-step explanations to help readers develop their
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1History and Perspective1
1.1Brief History of the Science of Electromagnetism1
1.2Electromagnetism in the Standard Model5
2Vector Calculus9
2.1Vector Algebra10
2.1.1Definitions10
2.1.2Addition and Multiplication of Vectors13
2.1.3Vector Product Identities14
2.1.4Geometric Meanings16
2.2Vector Differential Operators18
2.2.1Gradient of a Scalar Function18
2.2.2Divergence of a Vector Function19
2.2.3Curl of a Vector Function20
2.2.4Del Identities23
2.3Integral Theorems25
2.3.1Gauss's Theorem26
2.3.2Stokes's Theorem27
2.3.3Vector Calculus in Fluid Mechanics29
2.4Curvilinear Coordinates30
2.4.1General Derivations30
2.4.2Cartesian, Cylindrical, and Spherical Coordinates33
2.5The Helmholtz Theorem37
3Basic Principles of Electrostatics44
3.1Coulomb's Law44
3.1.1The Superposition Principle46
3.2The Electric Field46
3.2.1Definition46
3.2.2Charge as the Source of E47
3.2.3Field of a Charge Continuum49
3.3Curl and Divergence of E54
3.3.1Field Theory Versus Action at a Distance56
3.3.2Boundary Conditions of the Electrostatic Field56
3.4The Integral Form of Gauss's Law57
3.4.1Flux and Charge57
3.4.2Proof of Gauss's Law57
3.4.3Calculations Based on Gauss's Law59
3.5Green's Function and the Dirac delta Function62
3.5.1The Dirac delta Function62
3.5.2Another Proof of Gauss's Law65
3.6The Electric Potential65
3.6.1Definition and Construction65
3.6.2Poisson's Equation68
3.6.3Example Calculations of V (x)69
3.7Energy of the Electric Field72
3.8The Multipole Expansion75
3.8.1Two Charges75
3.8.2The Electric Dipole77
3.8.3Moments of a General Charge Distribution78
3.8.4Equipotentials and Field Lines79
3.8.5Torque and Potential Energy for a Dipole in an Electric Field80
3.9Applications82
3.10Chapter Summary83
4Electrostatics and Conductors92
4.1Electrostatic properties of conductors93
4.2Electrostatic Problems with Rectangular Symmetry98
4.2.1Charged Plates98
4.2.2Problems with Rectangular Symmetry and External Point Charges. The Method of Images102
4.3Problems with Spherical Symmetry107
4.3.1Charged Spheres107
4.3.2Problems with Spherical Symmetry and External Charges113
4.4Problems with Cylindrical Symmetry116
4.4.1Charged Lines and Cylinders116
4.4.2Problems with Cylindrical Symmetry and an External Line Charge124
5General Methods for Laplace's Equation133
5.1Separation of Variables for Cartesian Coordinates135
5.1.1Separable Solutions for Cartesian Coordinates136
5.1.2Examples138
5.2Separation of Variables for Spherical Polar Coordinates147
5.2.1Separable Solutions for Spherical Coordinates147
5.2.2Legendre Polynomials149
5.2.3Examples with Spherical Boundaries150
5.3Separation of Variables for Cylindrical Coordinates159
5.3.1Separable Solutions for Cylindrical Coordinates160
5.4Conjugate Functions in 2 Dimensions163
5.5Iterative Relaxation: A Numerical Method172
6Electrostatics and Dielectrics186
6.1The Atom as an Electric Dipole187
6.1.1Induced Dipoles187
6.1.2Polar Molecules189
6.2Polarization and Bound Charge191
6.3The Displacement Field195
6.3.1Linear Dielectrics197
6.3.2The Clausius-Mossotti Formula198
6.3.3Poisson's Equation in a Uniform Linear Dielectric200
6.4Dielectric Material in a Capacitor201
6.4.1Design of Capacitors203
6.4.2Microscopic Theory204
6.4.3Energy in a Capacitor205
6.4.4A Concrete Model of a Dielectric207
6.5Boundary Value Problems with Dielectric208
6.5.1The Boundary Conditions208
6.5.2A Dielectric Sphere in an Applied Field209
6.5.3A Point Charge above a Dielectric with a Plannar Boundary Surface211
6.5.4A Capacitor Partially Filled with Dielectric212
7Electric Currents222
7.1Electric Current in a Wire222
7.2Current Density and the Continuity Equation224
7.2.1Local Conservation of Charge226
7.2.2Boundary Condition on J(x, t)226
7.3Current and Resistance228
7.3.1Ohm's Law228
7.3.2Fabrication of Resistors233
7.3.3The Surface Charge on a Current Carrying Wire234
7.4A Classical Model of Conductivity236
7.5Joule's Law238
7.6Decay of a Charge Density Fluctuation239
7.7I-V Characteristic of a Vacuum-Tube Diode241
7.8Chapter Summary246
8Magnetostatics252
8.1The Magnetic Force and the Magnetic Field253
8.1.1Force on a Moving Charge253
8.1.2Force on a Current-Carrying Wire255
8.2Applications of the Magnetic Force255
8.2.1Helical or Circular Motion of q in Uniform B255
8.2.2Cycloidal Motion of q in Crossed E and B258
8.2.3Electric Motors260
8.3Electric Current as a Source of Magnetic Field262
8.3.1The Biot-Savart Law262
8.3.2Forces on Parallel Wires266
8.3.3General Field Equations for B(x)267
8.4Ampere's Law270
8.4.1Ampere Law Calculations271
8.4.2Formal Proof of Ampere's Law277
8.5The Vector Potential280
8.5.1General Solution for A(x)281
8.6The Magnetic Dipole284
8.6.1Asymptotic Analysis284
8.6.2Dipole Moment of a Planar Loop286
8.6.3Torque and Potential Energy of a Magnetic Dipole287
8.6.4The Magnetic Field of the Earth291
8.7The Full Field of a Current Loop291
9Magnetic Fields and Matter307
9.1The Atom as a Magnetic Dipole307
9.1.1Diamagnetism310
9.1.2Paramagnetism313
9.2Magnetization and Bound Currents314
9.2.1Examples316
9.2.2A Geometric Derivation of the Bound Currents320
9.3Ampere's Law for Free Currents, and H323
9.3.1The Integral Form of Ampere's Law326
9.3.2The Constitutive Equation326
9.3.3Magnetic Susceptibilities326
9.3.4Boundary Conditions for Magnetic Fields329
9.4Problems Involving Free Currents and Magnetic Materials331
9.5A Magnetic Body in an External Field: The Magnetic Scalar Potential [phi subscript m](x)335
9.6Ferromagnetism342
9.6.1Measuring Magnetization Curves: The Rowland Ring343
9.6.2Magnetization Curves of Ferromagnetic Materials345
9.6.3The Permeability of a Ferromagnetic Material346
10Electromagnetic Induction355
10.1Motional EMF356
10.1.1Electromotive Force356
10.1.2EMF from Motion in B357
10.1.3The Faraday Disk Generator358
10.2Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction360
10.2.1Mathematical Statement361
10.2.2Lenz's Law363
10.2.3Eddy Currents364
10.3Applications of Faraday's Law368
10.3.1The Electric Generator and Induction Motor369
10.3.2The Betatron371
10.3.3Self-Inductance372
10.3.4Classical Model of Diamagnetism375
10.4Mutual Inductance376
10.5Magnetic Field Energy382
10.5.1Energy in a Ferromagnet386
11The Maxwell Equations397
11.1The Maxwell Equations in Vacuum and the Displacement Current398
11.1.1The Displacement Current399
11.2Scalar and Vector Potentials405
11.2.1Gauge Transformations and Gauge Invariance406
11.2.2Gauge Choices and Equations for A(x,t) and V(x,t)407
11.3The Maxwell Equations in Matter410
11.3.1Free and Bound Charge and Current410
11.3.2Boundary Conditions of Fields413
11.4Energy and Momentum of Electromagnetic Fields415
11.4.1Poynting's Theorem416
11.4.2Field Momentum421
11.5Electromagnetic Waves in Vacuum423
11.5.1Derivation of the Wave Equation424
11.5.2An Example of a Plane Wave Solution425
11.5.3Derivation of the General Plane Wave Solution431
11.5.4A Spherical Harmonic Wave434
11.5.5The Theory of Light437
12Electromagnetism and Relativity445
12.1Coordinate Transformations446
12.1.1The Galilean Transformation446
12.1.2The Lorentz Transformation448
12.1.3Examples Involving the Lorentz Transformation450
12.2Minkowski Space452
12.2.14-vectors, Scalars, and Tensors452
12.2.2Kinematics of a Point Particle455
12.2.3Relativistic Dynamics457
12.3Electromagnetism in Covariant Form458
12.3.1The Lorentz Force and the Field Tensor458
12.3.2Maxwell's Equations in Covariant Form460
12.3.3The 4-vector Potential462
12.4Field Transformations463
12.5Fields Due to a Point Charge in Uniform Motion468
12.6Magnetism from Relativity474
12.7The Energy-Momentum Flux Tensor477
13Electromagnetism and Optics485
13.1Electromagnetic Waves in a Dielectric485
13.2Reflection and Refraction at a Dielectric Interface488
13.2.1Wave Vectors490
13.2.2Reflectivity for Normal Incidence494
13.2.3Reflection for Incidence at Arbitrary Angles: Fresnel's Equations498
13.3Electromagnetic Waves in a Conductor505
13.3.1Reflectivity of a Good Conductor509
13.4A Classical Model of Dispersion: The Frequency Dependence of Material Properties511
13.4.1Dispersion in a Dielectric512
13.4.2Dispersion in a Plasma514
14Wave Guides and Transmission Lines523
14.1Electromagnetic Waves Between Parallel Conducting Planes524
14.1.1The TEM Solution526
14.1.2TE Waves528
14.1.3TM Waves537
14.1.4Summary540
14.2The Rectangular Wave Guide540
14.2.1Transverse Electric Modes TE(m, n)541
14.2.2Transverse Magnetic Modes TM(m, n)547
14.3Wave Guide of Arbitrary Shape549
14.4The TEM Mode of a Coaxial Cable551
14.5Cavity Resonance555
15Radiation of Electromagnetic Waves560
15.1The Retarded Potentials561
15.1.1Green's Functions561
15.2Radiation from an Electric Dipole567
15.2.1The Hertzian Dipole571
15.2.2Atomic Transitions574
15.2.3Magnetic Dipole Radiation575
15.2.4Complete Fields of a Hertzian Dipole577
15.3The Half-Wave Linear Antenna579
15.4The Larmor Formula: Radiation from a Point Charge584
15.5Classical Electron Theory of Light Scattering589
15.6Complete Fields of a Point Charge: The Lienard-Wiechert Potentials593
15.6.1A Charge with Constant Velocity596

Title:    Electromagnetism

Item Number: 9780805385670

Publication Date: October 2001

Number: 1

Product Description: Electromagnetism

Universal Product Code (UPC): 9780805385670

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Rating: 4.5/5 based on 2 Reviews

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Category: Media >> Books

Weight: 0.200 kg (0.44 lbs)

Width: 7.500 cm (2.95 inches)

Heigh : 9.100 cm (3.58 inches)

Depth: 1.400 cm (0.55 inches)

Date Added: August 25, 2020, Added By: Ross

Date Last Edited: August 25, 2020, Edited By: Ross


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