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Springer Introduction To Electromagnetic Theory And The Physics Of Conducting Solids 2020 Edition by Papachristou C.J.
This book consists of two parts. Part A (Chapters 1-3) is an introduction to the physics of conducting solids, while Part B (Chapters 4-10) is an introduction to the theory of electromagnetic fields and waves. _x000D__x000D_The book is intended to introduce the student to classical electrodynamics and, at the same time, to explain in simple terms the quantum theory of conducting substances - in particular, the solid ones. Excessive mathematical proof is avoided as much as possible, in favor of pedagogical efficiency at an introductory level. The theory of vector fields is briefly discussed in a separate chapter, helping the student cope with the mathematical challenges of Maxwell's theory. _x000D__x000D_The book serves as a primary source for a sophomore-level electromagnetics course in an electronics-oriented engineering program, but it can also be used as a secondary (tutorial) source for an intermediate-level course in electrodynamics for physicists and engineers. The content is based on the author's lecture notes for his sophomore-level Physics course at the Hellenic Naval Academy._x000D_ Table of contents :- Part A: The physics of conducting solids.- Atoms, molecules, and crystals.- Electrical conductivity of solids.- Distribution of energy.- Part B: Electromagnetic fields and waves.- Elements of field theory.-Static electric fields.- Electric current.- Static magnetic fields.- Static electric and magnetic fields in matter.- Time-dependent electromagnetic fields.- Electromagnetic waves.- Appendix A.- Appendix B.-Bibliography.- Index.