What best book for Electrodynamics/electromagnetics?

In summary, The person is looking for a book to completely revise their knowledge of ED at a Masters level. They have listed specific topics that need to be covered, such as electrostatics, magnetostatics, and electromagnetic waves. The person recommends some classic books, including Feynman Lectures, Jackson's Classical Electrodynamics, Landau and Lifshitz's Course of Theoretical Physics, and Schwinger's Classical Electrodynamics. They also suggest a more affordable and easier to follow book, possibly for readers in India.
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Need a book to completely revise ED. Book not be of beginner level. Must be of Masters level. Thanks
Attaching a list of topics that needs to be there in it.

Electrostatics: Gauss’s law and its applications, Laplace and Poisson equations, boundary value problems. Magnetostatics: Biot-Savart law, Ampere's theorem. Electromagnetic induction. Maxwell's equations in free space and linear isotropic media; boundary conditions on the fields at interfaces. Scalar and vector potentials, gauge invariance. Electromagnetic waves in free space. Dielectrics and conductors. Reflection and refraction, polarization, Fresnel’s law, interference, coherence, and diffraction. Dynamics of charged particles in static and uniform electromagnetic fields.Dispersion relations in plasma. Lorentz invariance of Maxwell’s equation. Transmission lines and wave guides. Radiation- from moving charges and dipoles and retarded potentials.
 
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The alltime classics are of course

Feynman Lectures, vol. II
Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics

Of all the standard books, I like best

Landau, Lifshitz, Course of Theoretical Physics, Vol. II (Classical Theory of Fields)

because it treats electromagnetism as a relativistic theory from the very beginning as it should be. Other very good books are also

Schwinger, Classical Electrodynamics
Schwartz, Principles of Electrodynamics
 
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Look at
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805387331/?tag=pfamazon01-20
It is easier to follow than Jackson, and covers all your topics at a good level.
There may be a much cheaper edition in India, if that's where you're from. (Punjab?)
 
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1. What is the best textbook for learning Electrodynamics?

The best textbook for learning Electrodynamics is "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths. It is a comprehensive and well-written book that covers all the essential topics in Electrodynamics.

2. Is there a book that covers both Electrodynamics and Electromagnetics?

Yes, "Electromagnetic Field Theory Fundamentals" by Bhag Singh Guru and Huseyin R. Hiziroglu is a great book that covers both Electrodynamics and Electromagnetics in a single volume. It is widely used in universities and is known for its clear explanations and examples.

3. What is the best book for self-study in Electrodynamics?

"Classical Electrodynamics" by John David Jackson is considered the gold standard for self-study in Electrodynamics. It is a challenging book but provides a thorough understanding of the subject. It also has a lot of exercises and problems for practice.

4. Which book is best for beginners in Electromagnetics?

If you are new to the field of Electromagnetics, "Engineering Electromagnetics" by William H. Hayt Jr. and John A. Buck is a great book to start with. It covers the basics of Electromagnetics in a clear and concise manner and has many examples and exercises to help you understand the concepts.

5. Is there a book that focuses on practical applications of Electrodynamics?

"Practical Electromagnetics" by Fawwaz T. Ulaby and Umberto Ravaioli is a great book for those interested in the practical applications of Electrodynamics. It covers a wide range of topics, from antennas to microwave circuits, and provides real-world examples and case studies.

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