Classical Field Theory
On Electrodynamics, Non-Abelian Gauge Theories and Gravitation
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2012
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2012
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-27984-3 (ISBN)
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-642-27984-3 (ISBN)
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This review of classical field theory describes Maxwell's equations in their integral, directly testable form, and moves on to their local formulation. Includes detailed figures, worked examples, problems and solutions, highlighted special topics and more.
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).
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Textbook features: detailed figures, worked examples, problems and solutions, boxed inserts, highlighted special topics, highlighted important math etc., helpful summaries, appendix, index.
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).
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Textbook features: detailed figures, worked examples, problems and solutions, boxed inserts, highlighted special topics, highlighted important math etc., helpful summaries, appendix, index.
Florian Scheck
University Mainz
Successful author of German language textbook series (5 volumes)
Maxwell's Equations.- Symmetries and Covariance of the Maxwell Equations.- Maxwell Theory as a Classical Field Theory.- Simple Applications of Maxwell Theory.- Local Gauge Theories.- Classical Field Theory of Gravitation.- Some Historical Remarks.- Exercises.- Solutions to Selected Exercises.
| Reihe/Serie | Graduate Texts in Physics |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | XII, 436 p. |
| Verlagsort | Berlin |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 805 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
| Schlagworte | Feldtheorie (Mathematik) • General relativity • Maxwell Theory • non-Abelian gauge theories • Riemann Geometry • rnetamaterials with negative refraction index • Textbook Classical Field Theory • textbook electrodynamics • Textbook Field Theory • textbook Gauge Theory • textbook Gravitation |
| ISBN-10 | 3-642-27984-8 / 3642279848 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-642-27984-3 / 9783642279843 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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