What are some good books on electricity and Magnetism

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for books on electricity and magnetism suitable for undergraduate physics students. Participants share their suggestions and inquire about the applicability of these books for entrance exam preparations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests suggestions for good books on electricity and magnetism for graduation in physics.
  • Another participant recommends searching the forum's Science and Maths Textbooks section for previously discussed books on electromagnetism.
  • Several titles are proposed, including Sommerfeld Lectures Vol. 3+4, Jackson, Schwinger, and Griffiths.
  • There is a request for clarification on which of the suggested books would be best suited for undergraduate students.
  • Some participants assert that Griffiths is the most suitable choice for undergraduates.
  • A participant inquires whether Griffiths can also be used for entrance exam preparations.
  • Another participant questions what entrance exam is being referred to.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is a general agreement that Griffiths is a recommended book for undergraduates, but the applicability of the suggested books for entrance exam preparations remains unclear and is questioned.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not specified the particular entrance exam or the criteria for selecting the best book among the suggestions.

Who May Find This Useful

Undergraduate physics students seeking resources for studying electricity and magnetism, as well as those preparing for entrance exams in related fields.

Hawkingo
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Can someone please suggest some good books on electricity and Magnetism for graduation in physics?
Thanks for helping:smile:
 
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I would suggest that you should perform a forum search in the Science and Maths Textbooks section. Books on electromagnetism have been discussed quite a lot of times. You should have a look at the threads that have already been posted.
 
Sommerfeld Lectures Vol. 3+4
Jackson
Schwinger
Griffiths
 
vanhees71 said:
Sommerfeld Lectures Vol. 3+4
Jackson
Schwinger
Griffiths
Can you say what would be best above these from U. G students
 
For undergrads, it's Griffiths.
 
vanhees71 said:
For undergrads, it's Griffiths.
Thanks
Can I also use it for my entance exam preparations?
 
Hawkingo said:
Can I also use it for my entance exam preparations?
Entrance to what?
 

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