Classical field theory: electromagnetism and gravitation

Francis E. Low0471595519, 9780471595519, 9783527617463

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