Electromagnetism ebook

This book deals with electromagnetic theory and its applicationsat the level of a senior-level undergraduate course for science andengineering. The basic concepts and mathematical analysis areclearly developed and the important applications are analyzed. Eachchapter contains numerous problems ranging in difficulty fromsimple applications to challenging. The answers for the problemsare given at the end of the book. Some chapters which open doors tomore advanced topics, such as wave theory, special relativity,emission of radiation by charges and antennas, are included. The material of this book allows flexibility in the choice of thetopics covered. Knowledge of basic calculus (vectors, differentialequations and integration) and general physics is assumed. Therequired mathematical techniques are gradually introduced. After adetailed revision of time-independent phenomena in electrostaticsand magnetism in vacuum, the electric and magnetic properties ofmatter are discussed. Induction, Maxwell equations andelectromagnetic waves, their reflection, refraction, interferenceand diffraction are also studied in some detail. Four additionaltopics are introduced: guided waves, relativistic electrodynamics,particles in an electromagnetic field and emission of radiation. Auseful appendix on mathematics, units and physical constants isincluded. Contents 1. Prologue. 2. Electrostatics in Vacuum. 3. Conductors and Currents. 4. Dielectrics. 5. Special Techniques and Approximation Methods. 6. Magnetic Field in Vacuum. 7. Magnetism in Matter. 8. Induction. 9. Maxwell's Equations. 10. Electromagnetic Waves. 11. Reflection, Interference, Diffraction and Diffusion. 12. Guided Waves. 13. Special Relativity and Electrodynamics. 14. Motion of Charged Particles in an Electromagnetic Field. 15. Emission of Radiation.