Books on Covariant formulation of Electrodynamics

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Recommended books for studying the covariant formulation of electrodynamics include Landau & Lifshitz's Volume II on Classical Field Theory, which covers both classical electrodynamics and general relativity, focusing on microscopic electrodynamics. Additionally, Volume VIII addresses electrodynamics in matter. For a more modern perspective, F. Scheck's "Classical Field Theory" published by Springer-Verlag in 2012 is suggested, emphasizing the action principle and local gauge symmetries. These resources are particularly useful for students engaged in theoretical physics and classical field theory. Exploring these texts will enhance understanding of the Lagrangian approach to electromagnetism.
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Hello!
I am an undergraduate currently enrolled in a course on theoretical physics. One big part of the course is on the classical field theory of electromagnetism(on its covariant formulation using Lagrangians mostly).
So, I would like to ask which are some good books on the subject.
Thanks in advance!
 
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@vanhees71 do you have some good recommendations that you use for your classes?
 
Dale said:
@vanhees71 do you have some good recommendations that you use for your classes?
Please note that I tried Greiner's EM book which contains a chapter on the covariant approach but we are using a lot more the field theory approach with Lagrangians and four vectors..
 
There is, of course, Landau&Lifshitz vol. II (Classical Field Theory), containing classical electrodynamics and general relativity. This volume concentrates on "microscopic electrodynamics". Electrodynamics in matter is treated in vol. VIII, which is also a masterpiece.

A even more modern approach, using the action principle for field theories, the idea of local gauge symmetries, etc. is vol. II of Scheck's theory-book series:

F. Scheck, Classical Field Theory, Springer-Verlag 2012
 
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