Author: M.-A. Tonnelat
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 481
ISBN-13: 9401035504
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The aim of this work is to study the principles upon which the classical and relativistic theories of the electromagnetic and gravitational fields are based. Thus, the primary object of the book is to present a simple exposition of Maxwell's theory, of General Relativity and of the link between those two concepts, namely, Special Relativity. In the nineteenth century the notion of a continuous field gradually replaced the idea of action at a distance. The electromagnetic theory that was elaborated at that time covers a very large area of Physics, since it makes possible the description of permanent phenomena, electrostatics and magnetostatics, as well as of variable phenomena. It anticipates the existence of waves, and thereby the theory of light is annexed to this vast domain. It was discovered that Maxwell's equations changed their form when they were related to reference systems associated with two observers in rectilinear uniform motion with respect to each other and each endowed with the absolute time required by classical mechanics. This was a most remarkable fact. Indeed, as soon as attempts were made to verify the results of classical kinematics by means of experiments with the propa gation of light, there arose a whole series of contradictions.
Author: John Randolph Lucas
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Certain fundamental concepts are vital to understanding the world around us, such as spacetime, covered by the special theory of relativity, and causality, the effect of random events, promoted by electromagnetism. Discussing these, the authors support a rationalist view of physics.
Author: William Geraint Vaughan Rosser
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2013-11-11
Total Pages: 303
ISBN-13: 1489965599
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Selwyn E Wright
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Published: 2014-02-27
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 1466980443
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In a Unification of Electromagnetism and Gravity, author Selwyn Wright describes his New Relativity (NR) theory in a simple physical way, in order to help the lay person to understand. At the same time he seeks to update aspects of modern physics in a rigorous manner. NR removes confusion in Einstein’s relativity, simplifies our understanding of the universe and challenges relativity as a more logical and comprehensive theory. Motional electromagnetic (EM) and gravitational theories are shown to have two inherent deficiencies that have prevented them from becoming a unified theory. Firstly they do not recognize that the propagation medium (ether) is the essential thread that runs through these developments. Secondly they do not realise that EM waves and gravity are two forms of the same field - unsteady electric and steady difference electric fields. Wright’s new theory re-establishes a preferred frame of reference and restores the connection between classical and modern physics. It also forges new links between electrical sources and observers in motion and between electric fields and gravity. As explained in the Unification of Electromagnetism and Gravity the medium provides the bridge between the Lorentz transform, accelerating frames and gravity, providing a basis for the unification theory of the universe.
Author: Nicholas Michael John Woodhouse
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Ernest Geoffrey Cullwick
Publisher:
Published: 1962
Total Pages: 324
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Sergei Kruchinin
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 137
ISBN-13: 9789813227262
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Vector and tensor analyses -- Elements of the special theory of relativity -- Relativistic mechanics -- Constant electric and magnetic fields in vacuum -- Electromagnetic waves -- Field of moving charges -- Emission of electromagnetic waves
Author: Christian Gontrand
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2023-01-12
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 1786307812
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is dedicated to the study of the theory of electromagnetism. It is not intended to cover all aspects of the topic, but instead will give a certain perspective, that of its relationship with special relativity. Indeed, special relativity is intrinsic to electromagnetism; thus, this paradigm eliminates some false paradoxes. Electromagnetism also discusses the limit of classical mechanics, and covers problems that arise when phenomena related to the propagation of electromagnetic waves are encountered. These are problems that even the greatest scientists of the last two hundred years have not been able to entirely overcome. This book is directed towards the undergraduate level, and will also support the readers as they move on to advanced technical training, such as an engineering or master’s degree.