Solved Problems in Classical Electrodynamics and Theory of Relativity

This book is a comprehensive guide to electrodynamics, covering Maxwell's equations, potentials, fields, electromagnetic waves, charged point particles, magnetohydrodynamics, plasma, radiation, antennas, special relativity, relativistic kinematics, relativistic dynamics, and general theory of relativity. It includes detailed calculations, numerical solutions, and interdisciplinary problems, making it suitable for undergraduate and graduate students in physics, engineering, astronomy, applied mathematics, and researchers.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 530 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive textbook is designed to cater to the needs of undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of physics, engineering, astronomy, applied mathematics, and related disciplines. It serves as an invaluable study resource for those eager to delve deeper into the realm of electrodynamics, enhancing their understanding and problem-solving abilities.

The book delves into fundamental concepts and techniques related to Maxwell's equations, potentials, and fields, encompassing Liénard-Wiechert potentials, electromagnetic waves, and the interaction and dynamics of charged point particles. It also explores magnetohydrodynamics and plasma, radiation and antennas, special relativity, relativistic kinematics, relativistic dynamics, relativistic-covariant dynamics, and the general theory of relativity. A wide array of problems, spanning from electrostatics and magnetostatics to the study of the stability of dynamical systems, field theories, and black hole orbiting, are included in the book. Furthermore, it presents interdisciplinary problems from the domains of electronics, elementary particle theory, and antenna design.

Detailed, step-by-step calculations are provided, ensuring a thorough grasp of the reasoning and processes involved by students at all training levels. Additionally, numerical solutions are offered, accompanied by adjacent graphical representations and multiple methods of solving the same problem. The book is meticulously structured in a coherent and unified manner, possessing a strong didactic essence, making it well-suited for university environments where the seamless transmission of knowledge in a logical, cohesive, and coherent manner is paramount. It equips students with the skills to think critically and approach electrodynamics problems with a systematic and methodical mindset.

Weight: 1160g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032514956