Introduction to Electromagnetic Theory and the Physics of Conducting Solids

Description

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. 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. 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. Front Matter ....Pages i-xii Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Atoms, Molecules, and Crystals (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 3-21 Electrical Conductivity of Solids (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 23-43 Distribution of Energy (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 45-61 Front Matter ....Pages 63-63 Elements of Field Theory (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 65-77 Static Electric Fields (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 79-103 Electric Current (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 105-115 Static Magnetic Fields (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 117-128 Static Electric and Magnetic Fields in Matter (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 129-144 Time-Dependent Electromagnetic Fields (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 145-178 Electromagnetic Waves (Costas J. Papachristou)....Pages 179-233 Back Matter ....Pages 235-246