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Book SynopsisSir James Jeans' well-known treatise covers the topics in electromagnetic theory required by every non-specialist physicist. It provides the relevant mathematical analysis and is therefore useful to those whose mathematical knowledge is limited, as well as to the more advanced physicists, engineers and applied mathematicians. A large number of examples are given.
Table of ContentsIntroduction: the three divisions of electromagnetism; Part I. Electrostatics and Current Electricity: 1. Physical principles; 2. The electrostatic field of force; 3. Conductors and condensers; 4. Systems of conductors; 5. Dielectrics and inductive capacity; 6. The state of the medium in the electrostatic field; 7. General analytical theorems; 8. Methods for the solution of special problems; 9. Steady currents in linear conductors; 10. Steady currents in continuous media; Part II. Magnetism: 11. Permanent magnetism; 12. Induced magnetism; Part III. Electromagnetism: 13. The magnetic field produced by electric currents; 14. Induction of currents in linear circuits; 15. Induction of currents in continuous media; 16 Dynamical theory of currents; 17. Displacement currents and electromagnetic waves; 18. The electromagnetic theory of light; 19. The motion of electrons; 20. The theory of relativity; 21. The electrical structure of matter; Index.
