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Beschreibung

This textbook presents the core elements of an introductory electromagnetism course, integrating computational methods throughout the explanations, examples, and exercises. This approach helps students develop stronger problemsolving skills, enabling them to tackle complex and realistic physics problems earlier than would be possible using only analytical techniques. It promotes creativity, encourages exploration, and equips students with the tools to become active investigators while learning physics.

The book’s philosophy is to provide worked examples that demonstrate the full workflow of solving physics problems, from modeling a system and simplifying it to an analytically solvable form to solving the complete model using computational methods. Each theoretical and computational step is clearly explained. Key computational techniques include numerical line, surface, and volume integrals; solutions to Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations; and computational analyses of simple and complex circuits. Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations receive particular emphasis, as the computational tools developed allow students to study complex systems in depth. By applying similar computational methods across different topics, students can identify connections within the theory and build confidence and proficiency.

The book offers clear explanations of both analytical and computational techniques and includes a wide range of exercises: discussion questions, skillbuilding tutorials, advanced homework problems, and extended projects that combine analytical and computational approaches in rich, contextual settings.

This textbook presents the core elements of an introductory electromagnetism course, integrating computational methods throughout the explanations, examples, and exercises. This approach helps students develop stronger problemsolving skills, enabling them to tackle complex and realistic physics problems earlier than would be possible using only analytical techniques. It promotes creativity, encourages exploration, and equips students with the tools to become active investigators while learning physics.

The book’s philosophy is to provide worked examples that demonstrate the full workflow of solving physics problems, from modeling a system and simplifying it to an analytically solvable form to solving the complete model using computational methods. Each theoretical and computational step is clearly explained. Key computational techniques include numerical line, surface, and volume integrals; solutions to Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations; and computational analyses of simple and complex circuits. Laplace’s and Poisson’s equations receive particular emphasis, as the computational tools developed allow students to study complex systems in depth. By applying similar computational methods across different topics, students can identify connections within the theory and build confidence and proficiency.

The book offers clear explanations of both analytical and computational techniques and includes a wide range of exercises: discussion questions, skillbuilding tutorials, advanced homework problems, and extended projects that combine analytical and computational approaches in rich, contextual settings.

Über den Autor

Anders Malthe-Sørenssenis the director of the Center for Computing in Science Education, a Center for Excellence in Education, and a Professor of Physics at the University of Oslo. His research interests span the nanoscale and statistical physics, friction, physics of geological processes, neuroscience and AI. Currently, his teaching efforts are focused on revitalizing undergraduate science courses by seamlessly integrating computational methods, providing students with early exposure to research and industrially relevant problems.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Electric Field.- Electric Potential.- Gauss’ Law.- Polarization and Dielectrics.- Laplace Equation.- Ideal Conductors.- Capacitance.- Current and Resistance.- Electric Circuits.- Magnetic Field.- Ampere’s Law.- Magnetization.- Faraday’s Law.- Inductance.- Electric Circuits.- Maxwell’s Equations.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Fachbereich: Elektrizität/Magnetismus/Optik
Genre: Mathematik, Medizin, Naturwissenschaften, Physik, Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Reihe: Undergraduate Texts in Physics
Inhalt: xxi
523 S.
148 s/w Illustr.
169 farbige Illustr.
523 p. 317 illus.
169 illus. in color.
ISBN-13: 9783032198754
ISBN-10: 3032198755
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Malthe-Sørenssen, Anders
Hersteller: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Undergraduate Texts in Physics
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, juergen.hartmann@springer.com
Maße: 235 x 155 x 28 mm
Von/Mit: Anders Malthe-Sørenssen
Erscheinungsdatum: 31.08.2026
Gewicht: 0,92 kg
Artikel-ID: 135966082