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Classical Field Theory - On Electrodynamics, Non-Abelian Gauge Theories and Gravitation (Paperback, 2012 ed.)
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Classical Field Theory - On Electrodynamics, Non-Abelian Gauge Theories and Gravitation (Paperback, 2012 ed.)
Series: Graduate Texts in Physics
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The book describes Maxwell's equations first in their integral,
directly testable form, then moves on to their local formulation.
The first two chapters cover all essential properties of Maxwell's
equations, including their symmetries and their covariance in a
modern notation. Chapter 3 is devoted to Maxwell theory as a
classical field theory and to solutions of the wave equation.
Chapter 4 deals with important applications of Maxwell theory. It
includes topical subjects such as metamaterials with negative
refraction index and solutions of Helmholtz' equation in paraxial
approximation relevant for the description of laser beams. Chapter
5 describes non-Abelian gauge theories from a classical, geometric
point of view, in analogy to Maxwell theory as a prototype, and
culminates in an application to the U(2) theory relevant for
electroweak interactions. The last chapter 6 gives a concise
summary of semi-Riemannian geometry as the framework for the
classical field theory of gravitation. The chapter concludes with a
discussion of the Schwarzschild solution of Einstein's equations
and the classical tests of general relativity (perihelion
precession of Mercury, and light deflection by the sun). ------
Textbook features: detailed figures, worked examples, problems and
solutions, boxed inserts, highlighted special topics, highlighted
important math etc., helpful summaries, appendix, index.
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