An Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory
Cambridge University Press, 9/8/2010
EAN 9780521098151, ISBN10: 0521098157
Paperback, 310 pages, 22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm
Language: English
First published in 1973, Dr Clemmow's Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory provides a crisp and selective account of the subject. It concentrates on field theory (with the early development of Maxwell's equations) and omits extended descriptions of experimental phenomena and technical applications, though without losing sight of the practical nature of the subject. Rationalized mks units are used and an awareness of orders of magnitude is fostered. Fields in media are discussed from both the macroscopic and microscopic points of view. As befits a mainly theoretical treatment, a knowledge of vector algebra and vector calculus is assumed, the standard results required being summarized in an appendix. Other comparatively advanced mathematical techniques, such as tensors anf those involving Legendre or Bessel functions, are avoided. Problems for solution, some 180 in all, are given at the end of each chapter.
Preface
Part I. Basic Concepts
1. Charged particles, force and field
2. Charge and current density
3. Practical units and magnitudes
4. Development of the theory
Part II. The Vacuum Field of Charge and Current
Mazwell's Equations
1. The field of static charge
2. The field of steady current
3. Faraday's law of induction
4. Maxwell's 'displacement' current
5. Maxwell's equations
Part III. Electrostatics
1. Field and potential
2. Energy
3. Potential theory
4. Dielectrics
Part IV. The Magnetic Field of Steady and Slowly Varying Currents
1. Steady currents in a conductor
2. Currents and field
3. Energy
4. Circuits
5. Magnetic media
Part V. Electromagnetic Waves
1. Maxwell's equations
2. Monochromatic plane waves in vacuum
3. Monochromatic plane waves in media
4. Radiation
Part VI. The Electromagnetic Properties of Media
1. Polarization and magnetization
2. Free electron gas
3. Dielectrics
4. Magnetic media
Appendix
Index.