Modern Electrodynamics (Cambridge University Press, 2012) - Andrew Zangwill [Seduction28] *Best Seller*

Amazon Best Seller #34 in Magnetism Books



"Modern Electrodynamics is not just another book on electromagnetism. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the material, but also covers more advanced topics than are typically found in other volumes. The quotations from historical sources are particularly useful and engaging. Though addressed to engineers, there is also a strong focus on physics. Relationships to quantum electrodynamics are presented, and historical and axiomatic aspects are surprisingly well accounted for. The volume covers many more subjects than can be presented in a typical two-semester course, so instructors can choose topics that meet their specific needs. Numerous worked examples and applications boxes help the reader build physical intuition and develop technical skill. Nearly 600 end-of-chapter homework problems encourage students to engage actively with the material."

- Optics and Photonics News


"Clear and modern, very well structured, could make a hit in the textbook market and, more importantly, could have a serious impact on the future writing style of books on electromagnetics. This book is one of the best books about electrodynamics I have read, up to now. It greatly contributes to the development of physical understanding, is already used heavily within my research group, and is thus highly recommended."

- Radio Science Bulletin


"Zangwill has written an excellent graduate textbook, with a large number of carefully chosen problems and examples. Boxes describing interesting and quirky applications add color to the presentation and references to quantum mechanics and modern topics will surely engage students."

- R. Merlin, University of Michigan


"An outstanding achievement on so many levels, including scope, depth, insight, pedagogy, and historical background. It will become an instant classic."

- John D. Joannopoulos, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)


About the Author

Andrew Zangwill is a Professor of Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology, with research interests in theoretical condensed matter physics. He is the author of the popular textbook Physics at Surfaces (Cambridge University Press, 1988) and has taught classical electromagnetism at the graduate and undergraduate levels for twenty years.