What is a good textbook for Intermediate E&M with challenging problems?

[nsatya]

Does anyone know of a good textbook with challenging problems for Intermediate E&M? The one we are using in my class is "Introduction to Electrodynamics" 3rd ed. by Griffiths. I looked at the problems in the book, and they don't seem to be hard enough. I'm not really looking for problems that are more math-intensive, but problems for which the basic concept needs to be applied to a difficult application. Does anyone have a suggestion?

 

[Landau]

You looked at the problems, and they don't seem to be hard enough. But have you actually tried them? I think there certainly are a few exercises in there which require pretty good thinking.

But of course, you can always look at other textbooks (at the same or higher level), like Jackson, Vanderlinde, Greiner. You may also want to take a look at this (the corresponding textbook - without exercises - is also good).

 

[charng]

I can understand your desire for a textbook with more challenging problems for Intermediate E&M. I have also used "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by Griffiths in my own studies and agree that while it is a comprehensive and well-written textbook, some of the problems may not be as challenging as you would like.

One suggestion I have is "Classical Electrodynamics" 3rd ed. by Jackson. This textbook is known for its more difficult and advanced problems that require a deeper understanding of the concepts and their applications. However, I do want to caution that this textbook may be more math-intensive, as it is geared towards upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Another option is "Electricity and Magnetism" by Purcell. This textbook is often used in introductory E&M courses, but it also has a chapter on intermediate topics with challenging problems that require critical thinking and application of concepts to real-world situations.

Ultimately, I recommend consulting with your professor or academic advisor for their recommendations on textbooks with more challenging problems for Intermediate E&M. They may have additional suggestions or resources that align with your specific learning goals and level of understanding. Best of luck in your studies!