Mathematical Theory of Electricity and Magnetism

Sir James Jeans' well-known treatise covers the topics in electromagnetic theory required by every non-specialist physicist.

James Jeans (Author)

9781108005616, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 20 July 2009

668 pages
21.6 x 14 x 3.7 cm, 0.83 kg

Sir 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.

Introduction: 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.

Subject Areas: Physics [PH]