Looking for Literature on Electromagnets

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The discussion centers on recommended literature for understanding electromagnets. The second volume of Richard Feynman's "Lectures on Physics" is highlighted as an accessible starting point, providing deep insights without complex mathematics. For a more rigorous approach, "Classical Electrodynamics" by John David Jackson is suggested as a foundational undergraduate text in electromagnetism.

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  • Read Richard Feynman's "Lectures on Physics, Volume II"
  • Study John David Jackson's "Classical Electrodynamics"
  • Explore supplementary resources on electromagnetism
  • Investigate online courses on electromagnetic theory
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I'm looking to get a full understanding of what makes them work, any suggestions for some one not so familiar with the subject.
 
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The second of volume of Feynman's lectures on physics is a good place to start. The text offers very deep insights without delving deep into heavy math. In contrast, you might consider Jackson's EM which is one of classic undergrad texts in the subject.
 
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