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Special relativity and classical field theory : the theoretical minimum

Susskind, Leonard, (author.). Friedman, Art, (author.).

Physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman are back. This time, they introduce readers to Einstein's special relativity and Maxwell's classical field theory. Using their typical brand of real math, enlightening drawings, and humor, Susskind and Friedman walk us through the complexities of waves, forces, and particles by exploring special relativity and electromagnetism. It's a must-read for both devotees of the series and any armchair physicist who wants to improve their knowledge of physics' deepest truths.

Book  - 2017
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  • ISBN: 9780465093342
  • ISBN: 0465093345
  • ISBN: 9781541674066
  • Physical Description xx, 425 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
  • Publisher New York : Basic Books, 2017.

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Includes index.

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Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory : The Theoretical Minimum
Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory : The Theoretical Minimum
by Susskind, Leonard; Friedman, Art
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Special Relativity and Classical Field Theory : The Theoretical Minimum

SectionSection DescriptionPage Number
Prefacep. xi
Introductionp. xv
Lecture 1p. 1
Lecture 2p. 63
Lecture 3p. 79
Lecture 4p. 115
Lecture 5p. 155
    Interlude: Crazy Unitsp. 193
Lecture 6The Lorentz Force Lawp. 205
Lecture 7Fundamental Principles and Gauge Invariancep. 255
Lecture 8Maxwell's Equationsp. 269
Lecture 9Physical Consequences of Maxwell's Equationsp. 303
Lecture 10Maxwell From Lagrangep. 325
Lecture 11Fields and Classical Mechanicsp. 353
Appendix AMagnetic Monopoles: Lenny Fools Artp. 395
Appendix BReview of 3-Vector Operatorsp. 411
Indexp. 416