Electromagnetism: Volume 2 - Lectures on Theoretical Physics

This is the second volume in a series of textbooks covering the fundamentals of theoretical physics. This text presents electromagnetism at a level suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, beginning with the basics before expanding to more advanced topics including topological insulators and the connection to special relativity.

List of contents

1. The Basics; 2. Electrostatics; 3. Magnetostatics; 4. Electrodynamics; 5. Electromagnetism and Relativity; 6. Classical Field Theory; 7. Electromagnetic Radiation; 8. Electromagnetism in Matter; Appendix A: Curves, Surfaces and Volumes; Appendix B: Grad, Div, and Curl; Appendix C: The Integral Theorems.

About the author

David Tong is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity College. He is known for his contributions to quantum field theory and its application to diverse areas of physics, including particle physics, condensed matter, cosmology, and quantum gravity. His lecture notes on theoretical physics have gained a global following due to their clear explanations and easy-going, accessible style.

Product details

• Authors: David (University of Cambridge) Tong, Tong David
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2025
• EAN: 9781009594622
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0959462-2
• No. of pages: 452
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Electricity, magnetism, optics; SCIENCE / Physics / General, Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism, Electricity, electromagnetism and magnetism, For higher / tertiary / university education, Textbook, coursework