Covariant Electrodynamics: A Concise Guide

by John M. Charap

A notoriously difficult subject, covariant electrodynamics is nonetheless vital for understanding relativistic field theory. John M. Charap's classroom-tested introduction to the mathematical foundations of the topic presents the material in an approachable manner.

Charap begins with a historical overview of electrodynamics and a discussion of the preliminary mathematics one needs in order to grasp the advanced and abstract concepts underlying...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1421400154
• ISBN13: 9781421400150
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.1"