Using Maxwell's equations with realtime results

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This discussion centers on the practical application of Maxwell's equations and Einstein Field equations in engineering contexts. Participants express a need for resources that demonstrate how to apply these equations with real data. Recommendations include consulting E&M textbooks for worked examples and utilizing MIT OpenCourseWare for extensive audio-visual materials related to physics. The discussion highlights the limitations of YouTube as a comprehensive learning tool for these complex topics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Maxwell's equations in electromagnetism
  • Familiarity with Einstein Field equations in general relativity
  • Basic knowledge of engineering problem-solving techniques
  • Access to E&M textbooks and online educational resources
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  • Explore E&M textbooks for worked examples of Maxwell's equations
  • Review the Einstein Field equations through the resource at arxiv.org
  • Utilize MIT OpenCourseWare for physics lectures and materials
  • Investigate online forums or communities focused on applied physics and engineering
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Students, engineers, and educators seeking to deepen their understanding of electromagnetism and general relativity through practical applications of Maxwell's and Einstein's equations.

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I have spent a couple of hours watching an explanation of Einstein Field equations and Maxwells equations re EM on you tube. Found it very enlightening and interesting. Only thing was that when lecturer had screens full of equations never at any time did he actually show how to "plug in" actual data to see what the result would be or explain how these equations(Maxwells i.e) would be used by an engineer to work out a solution for a particular problem. Is there somewhere I could see these equations actually in use ?
 
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profbuxton said:
watching an explanation of Einstein Field equations and Maxwells equations re EM...Is there somewhere I could see these equations actually in use ?
You may have just encountered the limits of YouTube videos as a learning tool...
For Maxwell's equations, any E&M textbook will have some worked examples and many more good examples in the exercises. The Einstein field equations are a different level of problem but https://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9712019 will get you started.
 

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