This basic introduction to electromagnetism by two famous physicist supplies the fundamentals of electrostatics and magnetostatics and offers a thorough investigation of electromagnetic theory. Numerous problems and references appear at the end of each chapter. Prerequisites include a background in c... read more
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This basic introduction to electromagnetism by two famous physicist supplies the fundamentals of electrostatics and magnetostatics and offers a thorough investigation of electromagnetic theory. Numerous problems and references appear at the end of each chapter. Prerequisites include a background in calculus and differential equations. Helpful appendixes develop more advanced mathematics. 1947 edition.
Reprint of the McGraw-Hill, New York, 1947 edition.
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