Electromagnetism (Dover Books on Physics) by John C. Slater (PDF)

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Clearly developed from first principles, this introductory study supplies basic material on electrostatics and magnetostatics, then concentrates on electromagnetic theory — the authors are both leading men in the field. The book ranges freely over many areas of electromagnetic theory with some concern for electrical engineering. It covers the field theory of electromagnetism, electrostatics and the equations and theorems of Gauss, Poisson, Laplace and Green, solutions of Laplace’s equation, dielectrics, magnetic fields of linear and circular currents, electromagnetic induction and Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, electron theory, wave guides and cavity resonators, spherical electromagnetic waves, Huygen’s principle and Green’s theorem, and Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction. Practice problems are supplied at chapter ends.Physicists and engineers will find this presentation particularly useful; but mathematicians have also used the book not only as an introduction to electromagnetism, but also as a means to an increased knowledge of the aims and tools of theoretical physics. The only background required to follow the development is a knowledge of the calculus and differential equations. More advanced mathematics is developed in appendixes.

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⭐No doubt this is an excelent book on electromagnetism, but it is too old-fashioned to appeal to modern readers. That is not the only “problem” with this book, though. It is very concise (which is a good thing in these days of textbooks of literally thousands of pages), but sometimes seems to miss the point of its primary purpose, that is to teach undergarduates electromagnetism. For instance, you will not be able to solve most of the exercises (which are hard, btw, although very “physical”) based solely on what has been said on the text, unless you are an exceedingly ingenious student. It is short of examples, formulae, and references, too.That said, you may be thinking that I am a fan of the EM book by Griffiths, but I am not!, despite it being a reasonably good textbook. If you want to dig into electromagnetism, pure and applied, but would like to avoid the “Happy Meal” textbooks out there, I suggest that you try first the book by M. Schwartz, “Principles of Electrodynamics” and then W. K. H. Panofsky & M. Phillips’ “Classical Electricity and Magnetism,” 2nd. ed., both by Dover at incredibly amicable prices. An alternative to Panofsky & Phillips would be the superb text by J. A. Stratton, “Electromagnetic Theory”. I really believe that Schwartz + Panofsky & Phillips is a much more insightfull path to electromagnetism then the standard Griffiths + Jackson (oh, boy…) one.

⭐The content is well written. I admire the authors ability of explaining physics. However, the fonts are too small to read. I hope Dover publication increase the number of pages.

⭐Very dense read. However, if you have a good background in this subject, it’s perfect for you.

⭐good

⭐Very good book, excellent price, and excellent seller.

⭐Thanks.

⭐another classic

⭐Assumes you already know the basics of electromagnetism. Good for a quick refresher (it is a very small book) or a fresh look at electromagnetics concepts.

⭐Anyone who has studied electrodynamics knows it’s a tricky subject to get your head around. This book tries (in my opinion) in-vain to condense it to a pocket book. This only results in microscopic type size, lack of good diagrams and difficult to read equation spacing.Get Griffths’ book instead if you’re looking for a text book

⭐In this modern day, this old book should not be used as a starting source. There are many better sources of learning EM such as Intro to ED by Griffiths. This book is very condensed but, this makes it ideal for reviewing and brushing up on EM concepts as well as a good source for equations. At 10-15 dollars, having the equations on hands make it worth it.

⭐Non è un libro di facile lettura in quanto richiede già una discreta base di matematica e fisica.Quindi, nel caso in cui vogliate avventurarvi in questa lettura, fatelo solo se sapete ciò di cui si sta parlando.

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