Classical Electromagnetism by Jerrold Franklin

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

Jerrold Franklin's "Classical Electromagnetism" serves as a first-year graduate course text that balances readability with rigorous content, comparable to Jackson's work but more accessible than Griffiths. Users highlight its clarity and comprehensive approach to Classical Electrodynamics, emphasizing the book's ability to provide physical insights alongside mathematical rigor. While some users suggest that those familiar with Griffiths may prefer to transition directly to Jackson, others advocate for Franklin as an essential text for understanding electrodynamics effectively.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with Classical Electrodynamics concepts
  • Understanding of mathematical techniques used in physics
  • Previous exposure to Griffiths' "Introduction to Electrodynamics"
  • Basic knowledge of graduate-level physics curriculum
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore advanced topics in Classical Electrodynamics using Jackson's "Classical Electrodynamics"
  • Investigate supplementary texts that enhance understanding of electrodynamics, such as "Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths
  • Review Amazon customer feedback on "Classical Electromagnetism" for diverse perspectives
  • Study pedagogical approaches in physics education to compare with Franklin's teaching style
USEFUL FOR

Graduate students in physics, educators seeking effective teaching materials, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Classical Electrodynamics.

For those who have used this book

  • Strongly Recommend

    Votes: 3 75.0%

  • Lightly Recommend

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Lightly don't Recommend

    Votes: 1 25.0%

  • Strongly don't Recommend

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    4
Physics news on Phys.org
Nothing is Special in this book if you have already done Griffiths. If one completed Griffith then go directly to Jackson. Doing Jackson twice is far better than doing this book.
 
Snow-Leopard ... I don't think you're actually talking about Franklin's book... First of all, it presents Classical Electrodynamics in a beautiful way, crystal clear, with (almost) all calculations done for you. It also provides the physical insight so that electrodynamics does not become just a bunch of annoying mathematics. All in all, I think this is THE text on electrodynamics. Don't really understand why you would need Jackson at all, that's an absolutely dreadful book. I honestly think Jackson has absolutely no idea of pedagogy.
If , for some reason, after Franklin you still want to continue in the field of Classical Electrodynamics, go to this book:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521896975/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
Last edited by a moderator:

Similar threads

Classical What Are the Best Resources for Learning Electrodynamics?
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
5K
High Energy What is the level of Aitchison & Hey's QFT books?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
4K
Relativity Susskind's Third book on the Theoretical Minimum Listed
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • Poll Poll
Classical Classical Electrodynamics by John David Jackson
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
12K
Classical Supplement to Griffiths E&M/Prep for Graduate E&M
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
5K
Quantum Coherent Quantum Physics by PF Member A. Neumaier
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • Poll Poll
Classical Classical Dynamics: A Contemporary Approach by José and Saletan
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
6K
Geometry "The Geometry of Physics" - Theodore Frankel
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K
Looking for Readings on Dark Matter
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • Poll Poll
Classical Classical Mechanics by Herbert Goldstein
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
17K