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Electricity and Magnetism

AUTHOR Morin, David J.; Morin, David J.; Purcell, Edward M.
PUBLISHER Cambridge University Press (01/21/2013)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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For 50 years, Edward M. Purcell's classic textbook has introduced students to the world of electricity and magnetism. The third edition has been brought up to date and is now in SI units. It features hundreds of new examples, problems, and figures, and contains discussions of real-life applications. The textbook covers all the standard introductory topics, such as electrostatics, magnetism, circuits, electromagnetic waves, and electric and magnetic fields in matter. Taking a nontraditional approach, magnetism is derived as a relativistic effect. Mathematical concepts are introduced in parallel with the physics topics at hand, making the motivations clear. Macroscopic phenomena are derived rigorously from the underlying microscopic physics. With worked examples, hundreds of illustrations, and nearly 600 end-of-chapter problems and exercises, this textbook is ideal for electricity and magnetism courses. Solutions to the exercises are available for instructors at www.cambridge.org/Purcell-Morin.
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ISBN-13: 9781107014022
ISBN-10: 1107014026
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0003
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Page Count: 853
Carton Quantity: 4
Product Dimensions: 8.30 x 1.40 x 9.20 inches
Weight: 3.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Science | Physics - Electromagnetism
Dewey Decimal: 537
Library of Congress Control Number: 2012034622
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For 50 years, Edward M. Purcell's classic textbook has introduced students to the world of electricity and magnetism. The third edition has been brought up to date and is now in SI units. It features hundreds of new examples, problems, and figures, and contains discussions of real-life applications. The textbook covers all the standard introductory topics, such as electrostatics, magnetism, circuits, electromagnetic waves, and electric and magnetic fields in matter. Taking a nontraditional approach, magnetism is derived as a relativistic effect. Mathematical concepts are introduced in parallel with the physics topics at hand, making the motivations clear. Macroscopic phenomena are derived rigorously from the underlying microscopic physics. With worked examples, hundreds of illustrations, and nearly 600 end-of-chapter problems and exercises, this textbook is ideal for electricity and magnetism courses. Solutions to the exercises are available for instructors at www.cambridge.org/Purcell-Morin.
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