Cherenkov-effect + other EM relativity derivations: sources pls?

[Tsunami]

(Any help whatsoever is greatly appreciated)


I am looking for good online sources to help me understand relativistic formula's for the equations of Maxwell, and all the stuff that follows from it (like Cherenkov radiation).

I realize that's a pretty vague description, so if there is no general source that deals with all of this, I'm mostly looking for feedback on:

-the constitutive equations for moving media
-the Cherenkov effect
-the Fizeau experiment

.. and maybe some background on fourvector calculus, just for checkup (though I have the impression I'll figure it out by myself if I sit myself down for it).

I thank you in advance for your time and effort and enthusiasm too of course.

 

[dextercioby]

If you don't have what you need in Jackson's book (preferably the latest,III-rd edition),then you can check the free course (and exercises) here

www.plasma.uu.se/CED[/URL]

Daniel.

 

[thepatientmental]

Hello, thank you for reaching out for help with understanding the Cherenkov effect and other EM relativity derivations. Here are some online sources that may be helpful in your quest for understanding:

1. HyperPhysics - This website provides a comprehensive overview of the Cherenkov effect, as well as other electromagnetic relativity derivations such as the Lorentz transformations and the relativistic Doppler effect. It also includes interactive simulations and helpful diagrams to aid in understanding.

2. MIT OpenCourseWare - This online course from MIT goes into detail about the equations of Maxwell and how they relate to relativity. It also covers topics such as the Fizeau experiment and the Cherenkov effect.

3. Khan Academy - This website offers a series of videos and practice exercises on relativity, including topics such as the Lorentz transformations and the relativistic Doppler effect. It also covers four-vector calculus.

4. University of Colorado Boulder - This website provides a comprehensive lecture series on special relativity, covering topics such as the equations of Maxwell and the Cherenkov effect. It also includes helpful animations and practice problems.

I hope these sources will be helpful in your understanding. Good luck with your studies!