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Tagged with electromagnetism resource-recommendations
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What book should I read to learn about the magnetocaloric effect
I am trying to study the magnetocaloric effect for a project but I can't find any good resources that deeply talk about it.
Could you make any good recommandation to learn the basics about this effect ...
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Utilization of Hertz potentials in calculations
Electrodynamics textbooks, like Zangwill's Modern Electrodynamics, introduce the Hertz potentials $\boldsymbol{\Pi}_m$ and $\boldsymbol{\Pi}_e$(see Chapter 20 of the fore-mentioned book).
While they ...
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Papers About electromagnetism [duplicate]
What papers by people who developed electromagnetism are worth reading to help understand their original thoughts?
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Bibliography for the Quantization of the free electromagnetic field with the Lorenz gauge
Recently I have been studying QFT and when I arrived at the Gauge theory I learned that one can quantize the electromagnetic field with the Coulomb gauge and the Lorenz gauge.
Regarding the Coulomb, I ...
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Book Recommendation: One that has a lot of problems and theory associated with polar coordinates and spherical polar coordinates [closed]
I would like to "master" polar coordinates and spherical polar coordinates. In the sense, I would like to become as well versed with them as I am with cartesian coordinates.
I have gone ...
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Books on electrodynamics of continuous media
There is a classical textbook "Electrodynamics of continuous media" by Landau-Lifschitz.
To my taste, this book does not give enough details on general material, but rather focuses on ...
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Good resources for revision/learning of classical mechanics and electrodynamics [duplicate]
I am a first year PhD student in Physics. My M.Sc classes were all online due to covid and I did pretty bad in managing classes. Thus my electrodynamics knowledge is effectively upto B.Sc level(say ...
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Recommendation books on graduate level vector analysis and field analysis with application of electrodynamics?
I am currently a physics and mathematics double major graduate student. Looking for a text book and problem sets on the topic of vector field analysis, would be best if the book is advanced and ...
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Resource recommendation on Macroscopic electromagnetism
I would like to know about all books, papers, articles, heck at this point even rock engravings, to thoroughly understand the process of averaging microscopic equations to arrive at macroscopic ...
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Reference for dual gauge field and magnetic field being canonically conjugate
The gauge field operator in quantum Yang-Mills is canonically conjugate to the electric field.
I know that the dual gauge field is canonically conjugate to the magnetic field, but I can't seem to dig ...
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Light deflection by inhomogeneous electric fields
This is a screenshot of the Noble Prize organization website on the biography of the Noble laureate Johannes Stark. And this is what I found worthy to ask about his work. In the last lines of his ...
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Electromagnetism textbook [duplicate]
I'm in the market for a textbook dealing with classical electromagnetism for someone who already knows the basics (e.g. up to the derivation of the Maxwell equations and the basic expressions for ...
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Electromagnetism for finite element simulations
I want to learn about electromagnetism, as I will need to run (time dependent) finite element simulations regarding electrical motors for my job. I only had one course in EM a long time ago, and I can ...
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Symmetries of Classical Electrodynamics
I'm looking for a concise text where classical electrodynamics' symmetries are enlisted, proven and explained.
So far I´ve found different texts with just some of them and vaguely, or extensively, ...
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Understanding Maxwell's equations in a non-intertial frame
I'm trying to better understand "Maxwell's equations in a non-inertial frame" but a lot of the references I found (e.g. https://arxiv.org/abs/1009.3968) are too advanced. What are the ...
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I am looking for electromagnetism textbooks which start from special relativity
I have studied Griffiths' book and am looking for another textbook to review/deepen my understanding of electrodynamics. I happened to read Susskind's 'Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory' ...
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References for Subtleties in Electromagnetism: Infinities
There appears to be some infinities in classical electromagnetism:
The total energy contained in the electric field of a point charge diverges.
The potential at a point charge diverges.
The potential ...
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A program to model classical EM field?
As per title, i would like to ask if there exists a program where i can create an arbitrary wire with an arbitrary current and get a visualization of electric and magnetic fields around it.
The ...
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What are some good textbooks to learn EM with differential forms? (With focus on condensed matter)
As the title suggests, does anyone have recommendations for learning EM with differential forms? Both undergraduate and graduate level textbook suggestions are welcomed. I know there's Lindell's ...
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Where can I find tables of the refractive index (real and complex part) or dielectric function as a function of frequency for different materials?
I need this information to do simulations for my master's thesis but I don't know if there is a bibliography or a repository on the internet with this information. They are simple materials, water, ...
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Finding a rigorous EM book with applications
I'm a mathematician who would like your help getting the right text for EM to suit my needs.
I want to learn more a bit about applied EM. Mainly about antennas and transmission lines, reciprocity, ...
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Books explaining 'Physical Significance' of Physics Quantities [closed]
As a high school student with an avid interest in Physics, I find it difficult & useless to read Physics from my prescribed textbooks.
Because they lack a detailed explanation of the phenomena ...
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Asking for recommended mathematical basics to cover to master Electromagnetic theory [duplicate]
I was trying to self read "Electrodynamics by Griffiths". However, I find it very difficult when different coordinate systems were used simultaneously. ...
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Can I read Griffiths and Purcell & Morin together? [closed]
I'm familiar with single variable, multivariable and vector calculus. Also the basics of ODEs. I know Special relativity at the level of Morin's Classical Mechanics. I have studied E&M before from ...
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A formulation of (classical) electrodynamics using fiber bundles
I have studied the mathematical foundations of gauge theories - in particular, fiber bundles and connection 1-forms - and knowing that classical mechanics can be formulated with fiber bundles$^1$, I ...
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Developing FEM/FDTD for Computational Electromagnetics
I am looking to create my own code/model for modeling electromagnetic problems via Finite Element Method and Finite Difference Time Domain method. I have been reading through the literature and ...
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Literature on magnetism from the view of condensed matter physics
I am looking for a good book on magnetism.
It should be a condensed matter physics book, not focused on electromagnetism or electrodynamics.
The book should cover mechanisms/theories for explaining ...
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What is a reference for a practical experiment for existence electric field wave and magnetic field wave in an electromagnetic wave?
Maxwell equations lead to simultaneous perpendicular oscillations of electric field as well as magnetic field with same amplitude and “wavelength”. But, they do not guarantee any propagation of these ...
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Which were the standard undergraduate electromagnetism textbooks before Griffiths?
I am curious about the books that were the standard undergraduate electromagnetism textbooks in the 1950s and 1960s before Griffiths took over in the 80s.
Any resource recommendation would be welcome, ...
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The use of complex fields in electromagnetism
Virtually all treatments of electromagnetic wave propagation, and in particular of monochromatic plane waves, use basic complex analysis to simplify calculations. I am comfortable with these ...
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Appleton-Hartree Equation for different plasma wave phenomena
A lecturer referenced a plot of the refractive index squared vs the plasma frequency in relation to the Appleton Hartree equation.
In the plot it showed at different plasma frequencies the various ...
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Book suggestions! I am confused [duplicate]
Well I am a graduate Physics student. I am going to have Electrodynamics in next semester. I am confused between choice of book to follow. I want something advanced than Griffith but less advanced ...
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Problem-solving books on electrodynamics
What are the best books on the problem-solving of classical electrodynamics exercises?
I looking for books that help me to solve Jackson and Griffiths exercises, i.e. books on the problem-solving of ...
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Introduction to electromagnetic waves with easy math
My father would like to understand the physics of light (let's say Maxwell's theory, the wave-particle duality and special relativity) and he's asked me what book he should read. He's a quick learner, ...
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Literature Recommendation - Classical Electromagnetic Scattering Theory
I'd like to ask for your recommendation on literature regarding classical electromagnetic scattering at an introductory level.
The aim is understanding the mathematics behind simple scattering ...
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I am learning electricity and magnetism remotely, what is the best tool kit in the market for a home lab to accompany this college course? [closed]
My university suspended all labs in the physics department and there is no virtual option, but for me to understand E&M I need to see some live experiments and do them myself. What lab kit on the ...
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Book suggestion for a Math student taking Electromagnetism
I'm hoping to double major in math and physics. I'm currently taking graduate math courses and undergrad physics courses.
I'm having a really hard time with my Electromagnetism class. A lot of the ...
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Graduate level book in classical electrodynamics
I am looking for an advanced graduate level book in classical electrodynamics.
An example of such a book is by I. Tamm (possibly it exists only in Russian). But I would be interested to have more ...
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Good books on electromagnetism for nonlinear optics
While reading books on nonlinear optics, I often come across concepts such as second-order susceptibility which is not covered in undergraduate E&M books like Griffiths. Are there any good E&M ...
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Can anyone recommend video lectures on all subjects of physics for a masters student? [duplicate]
I am a student of Physics doing masters in it and I am looking forward to study on my own. By own I mean with video lectures, books etc. It would be really kind of you all if you could recommend me ...
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Reference for a book on EM explaining sources, surface currents etc. in Magnetostatics
I am involved in a research project in Magnetostatics. I am a Mathematician, but I did take EM for Electrical Engineers during my Electrical Engineering years. Lately though, my research collaborator ...
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Where can I find a detailed derivation of Lienard-Wiechert Fields?
Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li%C3%A9nard%E2%80%93Wiechert_potential) says
"The calculation is nontrivial and requires a number of steps".
Nice but a link would be good to add ...
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Source for Learning? [duplicate]
I am an very ameteur mathematician and physicst (If I can say mathematician and physicst to myself xD). I want to learn topics in physics. Like electromagnetism, mechanic, thermodinamics etc. But I ...
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Is there a textbook for learning physics and multivariable calculus at the same time?
I am a student who took single variable calculus and algebra physics.
I want to learn either mechanics or thermodynamics or electromagnetism with multivariable calculus, matrices, lagrange ...
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Resources to consult alongside Griffiths? [duplicate]
I'm trying to teach myself EM using Griffiths. However, the number of actual Physics problems in the book is limited, and since it takes a lot of practice to master a skill, I wanted to know if there ...
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Understanding Multivariable Calculus without Hand-Waving [duplicate]
I am trying to properly understand multivariable calculus as a physicist and would like to know of any recommendations for textbooks to work through. Ultimately I want to be able to properly ...
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Where can I find the proof that retarded integral is the solution of the inhomogeneous wave equation?
Professor Jefimenko proved the "wave field theorem" in his book "Electromagnetic Retardation and Theory of Relativity" in Example 1-2.3. The theorem is as follows. For the inhomogeneous wave equation
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Cross-products-free approach to classical mechanics & electromagnetism
Cross products are used everywhere in classical mechanics: torque, angular velocity, angular momentum, the Coriolis force, rigid body mechanics. This is even more so in classical electromagnetism.
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What are some good resources for understanding Gauge transformation in QED?
I have been trying to understand the gauge transformation in the context of Cavity QED and was wondering if anyone could suggest good field theory textbooks that would give me the basic understanding ...
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What's the best classical physics (mechanics, electromagnetism, etc) textbook to read as a regular book? [duplicate]
Looking for recommendations for someone who loves physics but is not in college/university. I'm a 39-year old engineer.