This page is designed to complement A Student’s Guide to Maxwell’s Equations, offering resources to deepen your understanding of these fundamental laws of electromagnetism. Here, you’ll discover tools and materials designed to assist you in mastering Maxwell’s Equations.
Complete Problem Solutions
Every problem in the book has a complete, step-by-step solution available. You can choose to view hints to guide you through the process or access the full solution immediately. Navigate using the menu to the left, select a chapter, click on “Problems,” and choose the problem you wish to explore.
Audio Podcasts
Audio podcasts are available for each module within the chapters covering the four Maxwell’s Equations. These podcasts guide you through the primary concepts within each module. You can stream these audio files directly or download them using your preferred podcast software. A .pdf file containing links to all the podcasts can be found here.
3D Models of Electric and Magnetic Fields
The illustrations of electric and magnetic fields shown in Figures 1.1 and 2.1 of the book are available as VRML files, allowing you to visualize them in three dimensions. To view these files, you will need a VRML plug-in for your browser. Several free 3D viewers are available online; Cortona is one option that has proven effective.
Textbook cover showing magnetic field lines. Alt text: A Student’s Guide to Maxwell’s Equations cover, visualizing magnetic field lines.
Coordinate System Review
To keep the book concise and affordable, a review of rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems was not included in the print version. However, it is available here on the website. If you need a refresher on converting between (x,y,z) and (r, theta, phi), or from (Ax, Ay, Az) to (Ar, Atheta, Aphi), this review in .pdf format will be helpful. Click here to download. This review helps solidify the mathematical tools crucial for understanding and applying Maxwell’s equations.
Contact information for Dan Fleisch. Alt text: Dan Fleisch’s email address.
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