Special relativity and classical field theory : the theoretical minimum / Leonard Susskind and Art Friedman.
| Author/creator |
Susskind, Leonard author. |
| Other author/creator | Friedman, Art author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | First trade paperback edition. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Basic Books, [2019] |
| Copyright Notice | ©2019 |
| Description | xx, 425 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Introduction -- The Lorentz transformation -- Velocities and 4-vectors -- Relativistic laws of motion -- Classical field theory -- Particles and fields -- Crazy units -- The Lorentz Force Law -- Fundamental principles and gauge invariance -- Maxwell's equations -- Physical consequences of Maxwell's equations -- Maxwell from Lagrange -- Fields and classical mechanics -- Appendix A. Magnetic monopoles : Lenny fools Art -- Appendix B. Review of 3-vector operators. |
| Abstract | "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."--Amazon.com. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| ISBN | 1541674065 |
| ISBN | 9781541674066 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC173.65 .S87 2019 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |