Maxwell's Equations and the Principles of Electromagnetism

Suitable for upper-division electromagnetism courses or as a professional reference, this gives readers a solid background before launching into Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. Working with text, examples, and illustrations, Fitzpatrick (physics, U. of Texas, Austin) begins with vectors and vector fields, moving immediately to time-independent Maxwell equations. Time-dependent Maxwell equations, electrostatic calculations, dielectric and magnetic media, magnetic induction, electromagnetic energy and momentum, electromagnetic radiation, and relativity and electromagnetism. He provides information on physical constraints, useful vector identities, and Gaussian units in appendices, provides a concise list of further reading, and supplies summaries at the beginning and exercises at the end of every chapter. This is an accessible and well-organized treatment of an essential discipline. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)