Electrodynamics For Physicists: An Introduction, Emphasizing Special Relativity
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Author_Torsten Fliessbach
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Dielectric Function
Dipole Radiation
Dispersion and Absorption
Doppler Effect
Electrodynamics
Electromagnetic Waves
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Huygen's Principle
Interference and Diffraction
Macroscopic Maxwell's Equations
Maxwell's Equations
Microscopic Maxwell's Equations
Quasi-Static Approximation of Maxwell's Equations
Reflection and Diffraction
Relativistic Structure of Maxwell's Equations
Scattering of Light
Special Relativity
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- ISBN 9789819800148
- Publication Date: 21 May 2025
- Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- Publication City/Country: SG
- Product Form: Hardback
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The book starts with a vivid explanation of the mathematical prerequisites (in particular the operations gradient, divergence and curl). Next, are parts on Electrostatics and Magnetostatics where the handling of field equations is practiced in detail.The book then introduces Maxwell's equations with emphasis on their relativistic structure. The relativistic form of these equations are then exploited for various applications, like waves and radiation phenomena.For the quasi-static approximation, it is shown that the neglect of the displacement current and the induction term are complementary to each other.The presentation of electrodynamics in matter follows the modern concept that an external perturbation leads to a response (induced field) of the system. The dielectric function (ratio between the induced and the external field) is thus a response function. The dielectric functions of various materials, such as water and metals, are discussed in detail.A final part discusses basic elements of optics, including Huygens' principle, interference, diffraction, refraction and reflection.
