| View Larger Image | Electromagnetic Fields and Waves | Paperbackby Vladimir Rojansky (Author)
| List Price: | $17.95 | |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Dover Publications | | Page Count: | 464 Pages | | Publication Date: | February 01, 1980 | | Sales Rank: | 1,174,701st |
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Product Description
This comprehensive introduction to classical electromagnetic theory covers the major aspects of the subject, among them Scalar fields, vectors, laws of Ohm, Joule, Coulomb, Faraday, Maxwell’s equations and more. With numerous diagrams and illustrations. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 8 reviews)
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Not for beginners by B. Style  5 Stars
March 13, 2007
I liked this book very much -- it starts with basic concepts such as scalar fields, and slowly builds upon mathematical and physical concepts to eventually arrive at Maxwell's equations. The book develops rather than assume the advanced principles needed for understanding of electromagnetism at an advanced level. Having said that, it would be very difficult for someone who hasn't had college level calculus and who doesn't have a reasonable level of mathematical maturity to get much from this book. This book is inappropriate for someone who wants a basic explanation of how a radio works. This book is appropriate for someone who has a solid understanding of electricity, magnetism, and intermediate mathematics, and who wants to go to the next level of understanding.
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Bad Choice of text by Carolyn Posey (Omaha)  2 Stars
October 29, 2006
I am sorry if you have been told you have to use this book for class. The information is all there - E&M doesn't exactly change, but the format is amazingly confusing. The typeface is offensive and the symbols are not the standards. Other little things, like the way previously defined equations are referenced (43^19 means section 43 EQ19) are confusing and so over used that you can't read one page of the book without haveing to look something up elsewhere in the book. The book is cheap for a reason, corners were cut to print such a small book. If you have not done any E&M it might be ok because you won't be looking for the standard symbols and formatting. Otherwise, if you have the choice, use a different book.
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Exceptional clarity by K. Braithwaite (inkster, MI USA) 5 Stars
February 16, 2006
The author is exceptionally clear and careful in his definitions. These definitions always -- always -- tie back to how to measure a quantity. I like this very much. The pace is a bit slower than most books. This is a great book for self study. Suitable for 2nd or 3rd year physics, or a refresher.
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This was the book on electromagnetics I'd been looking for. by Andy N1KSN (Wisconsin, USA) 5 Stars
August 28, 2004
I am a amateur radio operator and have degrees in mathematics. I was looking for a book that would show the derivation of the equations but also give a good feel for what they mean. Although the "proofs" in this book do not go down to as fine a detail as possible, I found it has just the right depth to keep focused on the meaning of the equations.
After grinding through the text and working all the exercises I am now in a position to usefully read deeper works. I was particularly happy that the book derives the equations for the field due to a short dipole (three different ways!) and also gives the basics of waveguides. These are very important to those interested in radio communications.
I can now see why Rojansky was a legend where he taught.
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Excellent explanation of Maxwell's eqns by Mircea (LEESBURG, VA USA) 5 Stars
April 16, 2001
Thoroughly enjoyable, patiently explaining most of the mathematical concepts. This is the clearest and most accessible exposition of Maxwell's eqns I have seen.
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