Basic Electromagnetic Theory: Field Theory Foundations and Structure (Essentials of Physics Series)

Basic Electromagnetic Theory is designed as a concise introduction to electromagnetic field theory, emphasizing the physical foundations of the subject. It is aimed at undergraduate physics students and interested consumers. As such, it covers material from a standard university course and a thorough overview of the subject. Additionally, however, it develops a number of themes in greater detail, so as to cover a number of non-standard topics that provide a fuller understanding of the subject. A key aspect of the book is the macroscopic approach to the subject from the outset. Most readers will have some familiarity with the standard mathematics employed, but a review chapter is provided at the beginning to help provide guidance on these topics, as they are used throughout the book.

Table of Contents
1: Introduction. 2: Mathematical Topics. 3: Maxwell’s Equations, Part I. 4: Maxwell’s
Equations, Part II. 5: Physical Degrees of Freedom. 6: Physical Observables.
7: Distributions of Charge, Macroscopic Matter, and Boundary Conditions.
8: Conclusions and Omissions. Exercises and Solutions. Bibliography. Index.

Essentials of Physics Series

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9781942270805 Physics Lab Experiments Matthew M. J. French.

About The Author
James Babington has a PhD in theoretical particle physics. He has
held a number of post-doctoral positions in the UK and Europe and
is currently an optical designer and applied optical physicist, but
with a strong interest in electrodynamics and field theory.