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Special relativity and classical field theory : the theoretical minimum Leonard Susskind and Art Friedman.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Susskind, Leonard. Theoretical minimum ; v. III.Publication details: New York: Basic Books, 2019.Edition: First editionDescription: xviii, 425 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781541674066 (Pbk)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 530.11 Su82S
LOC classification:
  • QC173.65 .S87 2017
Contents:
Introduction -- The Lorentz transformation -- Velocities and 4-vectors -- Relativistic laws of motion -- Classical field theory -- Particles and fields -- Crazy units -- The Lorentz Force Law -- Fundamental principles and gauge invariance -- Maxwell's equations -- Physical consequences of Maxwell's equations -- Maxwell from Lagrange -- Fields and classical mechanics -- Appendix A. Magnetic monopoles : Lenny fools Art -- Appendix B. Review of 3-vector operators.
Summary: "Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and Maxwell's classical field theory. Using their typical brand of real math, enlightening drawings, and humor, Susskind and Friedman walk us through the complexities of waves, forces, and particles by exploring special relativity and electromagnetism. It's a must-read for both devotees of the series and any armchair physicist who wants to improve their knowledge of physics' deepest truths."--
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Books Books Central Library, IISER Bhopal Reference Section Reference 530.11 Su82S (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Reserve 10714
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530.11 St45S Special relativity for physicists 530.11 St46R Relativity : 530.11 St87R Relativistic wave mechanics 530.11 Su82S Special relativity and classical field theory : 530.11 T393B Black holes and time warps : 530.11 W43G Gravitation and cosmology: 530.11 W670I Introducing special relativity

"September 2017"--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Introduction -- The Lorentz transformation -- Velocities and 4-vectors -- Relativistic laws of motion -- Classical field theory -- Particles and fields -- Crazy units -- The Lorentz Force Law -- Fundamental principles and gauge invariance -- Maxwell's equations -- Physical consequences of Maxwell's equations -- Maxwell from Lagrange -- Fields and classical mechanics -- Appendix A. Magnetic monopoles : Lenny fools Art -- Appendix B. Review of 3-vector operators.

"Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and Maxwell's classical field theory. Using their typical brand of real math, enlightening drawings, and humor, Susskind and Friedman walk us through the complexities of waves, forces, and particles by exploring special relativity and electromagnetism. It's a must-read for both devotees of the series and any armchair physicist who wants to improve their knowledge of physics' deepest truths."--

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