Classical Field Theory: Electromagnetism and Gravitation

Francis E. Low9780471595519, 0471595519

The author uses a unique approach which emphasizes the field theoretic aspects of gravitation and the strong analogies between gravitation and the other areas that are studied in physics. The theory-centered text begins with the simplest experimental facts then proceeds to the corresponding differential equations, theoretical constructs such as energy, momentum and stress and several applications. End-of-chapter problems provide students with an opportunity to test their understanding, serve as an introduction to and a review of material not included in the book and can be used to develop examples, extensions and generalizations of the material presented.

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Table of contents :
Cover……Page 1
Classical Field Theory……Page 2
Contents……Page 5
Preface……Page 8
1 Electrostatics……Page 12
2 Steady Currents and Magnetostatics……Page 58
3 Time-Dependent Fields and Currents……Page 92
4 Radiation by Prescribed Sources……Page 145
5 Scattering……Page 192
6 Invariance and Special Relativity……Page 256
7 Lagrangian Field Theory……Page 292
8 Gravity……Page 349
A Vectors and Tensors……Page 402
B Spherical Harmonics and Orthogonal Polynomials……Page 417
Index……Page 432
Back Cover……Page 439