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I would like anyone to recommend good books on Electrodynamics. Any links to online resources for reading are also welcome.
What are some recommended books for studying Electrodynamics?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around recommendations for books on Electrodynamics, including both textbooks and supplementary resources. Participants share their opinions on various texts suitable for different levels of study, as well as links to online resources and video lectures.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests recommendations for good books on Electrodynamics and online resources.
- Another participant points out an existing thread about textbooks in a related sub-forum.
- Melvin Schwarz's "Principles of Electrodynamics" is suggested as a recommended text.
- Griffiths' "Introduction to Electrodynamics" is mentioned as the standard text for undergraduates by several participants.
- A participant provides a link to Griffiths' book and expresses a positive opinion about it.
- Multiple links to Wangsness' text are shared, with one participant claiming it is superior to Griffiths' book based on their teaching experience.
- A participant recommends Griffiths for self-study, sharing a personal positive experience with the book.
- Video lectures from an electrodynamics class are shared, noted to be from an electrical engineering perspective.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the merit of Griffiths' text for undergraduate study, but there is contention regarding the superiority of Wangsness' book, with differing opinions on which text is better. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best choice for Electrodynamics study.
Contextual Notes
Some recommendations are based on personal experiences and teaching backgrounds, which may not reflect broader consensus on the effectiveness of the texts. The discussion also includes links to resources that may not be universally accessible.
Who May Find This Useful
Students and educators looking for Electrodynamics textbooks, self-learners seeking resources, and individuals interested in supplementary materials for understanding Electrodynamics concepts.
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malawi_glenn
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We have a thread about textbooks, see:
Academic & Career Guidance ->
Sub-Forums: Science Book Reviews
Academic & Career Guidance ->
Sub-Forums: Science Book Reviews
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Principles of Electrodynamics by Melvin Schwarz.
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nicksauce
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As far as I know, Griffiths is considered the standard for undergraduates.
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For a good upper undergraduate introduction I suggest:
"Introduction to Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths
https://www.amazon.com/dp/013805326X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
EDIT: Beat me to it, nick.
"Introduction to Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths
https://www.amazon.com/dp/013805326X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
EDIT: Beat me to it, nick.
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Here are some video lectures of an electrodynamics class. (This is from an electrical engineering perspective, not physics, but it should help.
hxxp://mediasite.cae.wisc.edu/Mediasite/Catalog/Front.aspx?cid=d81d9436-fd98-4e35-a663-9ff0c20730ed[/URL]
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hxxp://mediasite.cae.wisc.edu/Mediasite/Catalog/Front.aspx?cid=d81d9436-fd98-4e35-a663-9ff0c20730ed[/URL]
(please don't linkify)
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malawi_glenn said:
I second this text, Wangsness is in my opinion an order of magnitude better than Griffiths will ever be. I have taught out of both and would not teach out of anything else.
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if u r doing self study i wud recommend Griffith...not that i am a teacher or have seen thousands of other gud books and asking u read this but that i felt extremely privilege dat having studied such a book ...i use din my 12th grade(about 6 months back) and it was like heaven
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