Modern problems in classical electrodynamics

by Brau, Charles A.

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Full title :Modern problems in classical electrodynamics / Charles A. Brau.

Summary

Designed as an upper-level undergraduate/beginning graduate text and as a reference for research scientists, this book addresses a wide range of topics in modern physics--including lasers and nonlinear optics--that are not found in other texts. It begins with relativistic mechanics and field theory, partly because they lend unity and beauty to electrodynamics, and also because relativistic concepts appear frequently throughout. Electrostatics and magnetostatics, waves, continuous media, nonlinear optics, diffraction, and radiation by moving particles are then covered in depth. It concludes by returning to basics, discussing the fundamental problems inherent in the classical theory of electrons. It features examples and homework exercises drawn from condensed-matter physics, particle physics, optics, and atomic physics.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2004.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Oxford University Press
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2004.

The Physical Object

Description:xiii, 594 pages : : illustrations ; : 25 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0195146654, 9780195146653
oclc:ocm49698856
LC Classification:QC631
Dewey Decimal:537.6

1. Relativistic kinematics -- 2. Relativistic mechanics and field theory -- 3. Time-independent electromagnetic fields -- 4. Electromagnetic waves -- 5. Fourier techniques and virtual quanta -- 6. Macroscopic materials -- 7. Linear, dispersive media -- 8. Nonlinear optics -- 9. Diffraction -- 10. Radiation by relativistic particles -- 11. Fundamental particles in classical electrodynamics -- Appendix: Units and dimensions.