Classical field theory : on electrodynamics, non-Abelian gauge theories and gravitation / Florian Scheck.
2018
QC173.7
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Title
Classical field theory : on electrodynamics, non-Abelian gauge theories and gravitation / Florian Scheck.
Edition
Second edition.
ISBN
9783662555798 (electronic book)
3662555794 (electronic book)
9783662555774
3662555794 (electronic book)
9783662555774
Published
Berlin, Germany : Springer, 2018.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xv, 464 pages) : illustrations.
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-3-662-55579-8 doi
Call Number
QC173.7
Dewey Decimal Classification
530.14
Summary
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.
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 13, 2018).
Series
Graduate texts in physics.
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Table of Contents
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.
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.