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A very comprehensive introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics ranging from the interesting and useful history of the science, to connections with current real-world phenomena in science, engineering and biology, to common sense advice and insight on the intuitive understanding of electrical and magnetic phenomena. This is a fun book to read, heavy on relevance, with practical examples, such as sections on motors and generators, as well as `take-home experiments' to bring home the key concepts. Slightly more advanced than standard freshman texts for calculus-based engineering physics courses with the mathematics worked out clearly and concisely. Helpful diagrams accompany the discussion. The emphasis is on intuitive physics, graphical visualization, and mathematical implementation. Solutions are available via website to qualified users. *Electricity, Magnetism, and Light is an engaging introductory treatment of electromagnetism and optics for second semester physics and engineering majors. *Focuses on conceptual understanding, with an emphasis on relevance and historical development. *Mathematics is specific and avoids unnecessary technical development. *Emphasis on physical concepts, analyzing the electromagnetic aspects of many everyday phenomena, and guiding readers carefully through mathematical derivations. *Provides a wealth of interesting information, from the history of the science of electricity and magnetism, to connections with real world phenomena in science, engineering, and biology, to common sense advice and insight on the intuitive understanding of electrical and magnetic phenomena
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Login: Register Home Browse Quick Search Search My Settings Alerts Help Title, abstract, keywords Author Journal/book title Volume e.g. j s smith Issue Page Electricity, Magnetism, and Light Add to Favorites Copyright © 2002 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved Shortcut URL to this page: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780126194555 Author(s): Wayne M. Saslow ISBN: 978-0-12-619455-5 About this Book = Full-text available = Non-subscribed What does this mean? Table of Contents Electricity, Pages 1-38 PDF (2897 K) Chapter 1 - A History of Electricity and Magnetism, to Conservation of Charge, Pages 39-79 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (4120 K) Chapter 2 - Coulomb's Law for Static Electricity, Principle of Superposition, Pages 80-107 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (2388 K) Chapter 3 - The Electric Field, Pages 108-144 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (2899 K) Chapter 4 - Gauss's Law: Flux and Charge Are Related, Pages 145-183 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (4116 K) Chapter 5 - Electrical Potential Energy and Electrical Potential, Pages 184-226 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (4396 K) Chapter 6 - Capacitance, Pages 227-280 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (4870 K) Chapter 7 - Ohm's Law: Electric Current Is Driven by Emf, and Limited by Electrical Resistance, Pages 281-335 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (4670 K) Chapter 8 - Batteries, Kirchhoff's Rules, and Complex Circuits, Pages 336-383 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (3358 K) Chapter 9 - The Magnetism of Magnets, Pages 384-418 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (3248 K) Chapter 10 - How Electric Currents Interact with Magnetic Fields, Pages 419-459 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (3733 K) Chapter 11 - How Electric Currents Make Magnetic Field: The Biot-Savart Law and Ampère's Law, Pages 460-504 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (4190 K) Chapter 12 - Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction, Pages 505-558 Abstract | Abstract + References | PDF (5557 K) Chapter 13 - Mechanical Implications of Faraday's Law: Motors and Generators,