عنوان

Classical field theory :

(Number (ISBN

3662555794

(Number (ISBN

9783662555798

Erroneous ISBN

3662555778

Erroneous ISBN

9783662555774

Title Proper

Classical field theory :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

on electrodynamics, non-Abelian gauge theories and gravitation /

First Statement of Responsibility

Florian Scheck.

Edition Statement

Second edition.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Berlin, Germany :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Springer,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2018.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xv, 464 pages) :

Other Physical Details

illustrations (some color)

Series Title

Graduate texts in physics,

ISSN of Series

1868-4513

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Text of Note

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 -- Bibliography -- Some Historical Remarks -- Exercises -- Selected Solutions of the Exercises.

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Text of Note

Scheck's successful textbook presents a comprehensive treatment, ideally suited for a one-semester course. The textbook 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's theory as a classical field theory and to solutions of the wave equation. Chapter 4 deals with important applications of Maxwell's 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's 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. The new concept of this edition presents the content divided into two tracks: the fast track for master's students, providing the essentials, and the intensive track for all wanting to get in depth knowledge of the field. Cleary labeled material and sections guide students through the preferred level of treatment. Numerous problems and worked examples will provide successful access to Classical Field Theory.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

Springer Nature

Stock Number

com.springer.onix.9783662555798

International Standard Book Number

9783662555774

Electrodynamics.

Field theory (Physics)

Gauge fields (Physics)

Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.

Classical Electrodynamics.

Physics.

Electrodynamics.

Field theory (Physics)

Gauge fields (Physics)

PHJ

PHK

SCI021000

Number

Edition

Class number

Scheck, Florian,1936-

Date of Transaction

20200823190720.0

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Electronic name

[Book]

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