The first book of E&M is for self-study

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The discussion revolves around the suitability of "Classical Electromagnetism" by Jerrold Franklin as a self-study resource compared to Griffith's textbook. Participants explore the complexities and prerequisites needed for effective self-study using Franklin's book.

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that Franklin's book is a good resource but is more advanced than Griffith's.
  • Others argue that while it might be possible to use Franklin's book for self-study, it is not recommended without supplementary materials and a strong motivation.
  • One participant inquires about what supplementary materials might be necessary for understanding the content of Franklin's book.
  • It is noted that readers may require expanded explanations on topics such as vector calculus and partial differential equations to grasp the material effectively.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that Franklin's book is more advanced than Griffith's, but there is no consensus on whether it is advisable for self-study without additional resources.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the assumption that readers have access to supplementary materials and the potential need for a stronger background in advanced mathematics.

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Can Classical Electromagnetism by Jerrold Franklin replace Griffith's for self-study? The book is now in its second edition.
 
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It is a good book, but it is more advanced than Griffiths. If you have access to supplementary material and are really motivated, it MIGHT be possible, but I would recommend against it.
 
caz said:
It is a good book, but it is more advanced than Griffiths. If you have access to supplementary material and are really motivated, it MIGHT be possible, but I would recommend against it.
First, thank you for your advice. And what is the supplementary material?
 
It is written at a more advanced level, so there will be things that you will probably need expanded explanations for. For example, you might need more information on vector calculus and/or pde’s.
 
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