What are some suggestions for books that explain electromagnetic theory?

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The discussion revolves around finding suitable books that explain electromagnetic theory, particularly for individuals who may not have a strong background in the subject. Participants are exploring resources that cater to varying levels of understanding and emphasis within the field.

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  • Participants inquire about the original poster's current knowledge level and desired depth of understanding. There are suggestions for specific books and questions regarding the focus of the material, such as physics versus engineering emphasis and the required mathematical level.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing book recommendations and asking clarifying questions to better understand the needs of the original poster. Some guidance has been offered regarding specific texts, but no consensus has been reached on a single recommendation.

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The original poster expresses difficulty in finding accessible resources and mentions their location in Southeast Asia, indicating potential constraints in availability. There is also a reference to the preference for teaching aids that are more approachable for beginners.

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Hi, could anyone please let me know of any books that explain electromagnetic theory.
Unfortunately a lot of books seem to be written for people who already know the subject well.Probably teaching aids i think. I am in s/e/asia but not a problem as i can always look up ebay. any suggestions please.

many thanks
 
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How well do you know the subject already? How well do you want to know it after your read?
 
There are tons of E&M books. Is there some emphasis in particular you were looking for? What mathematical level are you looking for? Do you want more of a physics emphasis, or more of an engineering emphasis?

The Feynman Lectures, Volume II is very good on E&M (though some topics like radiation, interference, diffraction, and polarization are actually covered in volume I, before Maxwell's equations are introduced). No exercises, though

At the risk of sounding like I have stock in Dover books, I'll recommend Schwartz's Principles of Electrodynamics again. It's at the upper-division undergraduate level, but self-contained. He uses Gaussian units. It's a very inexpensive paperback. Dover has a lot of E&M books you might browse if you can find them in a bookstore. I think Rojansky is one of the simpler ones.

I've heard very good things about Griffith's undergraduate textbook.
 
many thanks i'll take a look and hopefully they will be of help.

Cheers.
 

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