Where Can I Find a Comprehensive Derivation of Maxwell's Equations?

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This discussion focuses on finding comprehensive derivations of Maxwell's Equations, specifically referencing H H Skilling's 'Fundamentals of Electric Waves' and Ramo & Whinnery's 'Fields and Waves in Modern Radio'. The participants emphasize that Skilling's text provides an exhaustive treatment of the equations in both differential and integral forms, making it a primary resource. Ramo & Whinnery's work is suggested as a supplementary text for additional insights into the subject matter.

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I didn't know where to put this and it didn't apply to the template.

As a study aid and to sate my masochism, I wanted to know, where can I see an exhaustive, step by step process of all of Maxwell's Equations (Gauss, Faraday and friends) being derived? Differential form, integral etc.
 
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H H Skilling, 'Fundamentals of Electric Waves'

Ramo & Whinnery, 'Fields andd Waves in Modern Radio'

These were some of my texts, back in the early 1960's. Aside form better graphics you won't find a better treatment I don't think.

I'd start with the Skilling which if you can handle it is all you need for your purpose. R&W might gain extra insights for you.
 

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