Electromagnetic Fields and Waves

Book Details:

• Publisher: Dover

• Author: Vladimir Borisovich Rojansky

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Dover Edition

• ISBN: 9780486638348

• Pages: 464

• Binding: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches

About The Book:

Classical Electromagnetic Theory by Vladimir Borisovich Rojansky is an accessible and comprehensive textbook, aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students. This well-known book offers a detailed introduction to the physical principles, mathematical tools, and common applications of classical electromagnetic theory.

The book begins with a discussion on scalar fields and progressively covers topics such as vectors and vector fields, the fundamental laws of Ohm, Joule, Coulomb, and Faraday, and static electricity. The text advances to Maxwell's equations for bodies at rest and provides practical examples of electromagnetic waves. Rojansky’s approach integrates the necessary mathematical background within the text, ensuring that students are guided step-by-step through the theory, rather than assuming prior knowledge. This approach makes the book particularly suitable for those without an extensive background in the subject, though a general understanding of physics and calculus is required.

Each topic is presented clearly and without rush, helping students avoid misconceptions that could hinder their understanding later. The book is enriched with diagrams and illustrations that clarify difficult concepts, and short exercises throughout the chapters allow students to test their grasp of the material. The text concludes with a solid foundation in Maxwell's equations, preparing students to move on to more advanced topics in electromagnetic theory.

Written by Professor Rojansky, whose extensive teaching and research experience enhances the clarity of his explanations, this textbook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to study the fundamentals of electromagnetic fields and waves.