Requesting E&M reading material suggestions

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For those preparing for an Electromagnetism (E&M) course, recommended reading includes Jackson and Griffiths, along with Bo Thide's comprehensive book on advanced electromagnetism, which features an accompanying book of exercises. This resource may also cover foundational concepts in plasma physics, making it suitable for those interested in plasma containment.
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Hi, I'm looking for some additional reading material while preparing for an E&M course. I'm going through Jackson and Griffiths, and I'd like to read a few scientific papers that will be good "E&M exercises." Anybody have papers in mind? Any suggestions for an intro to plasma containment?
 
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Hi thelonious,

(Nice jazzy name). Bo Thide has a nice, comprehensive book on advanced EM available with an accompanying book of exercises. There might be some basics on Plasma physics there too.

http://www.plasma.uu.se/CED/Book
 

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