Classical Field Theory

Hardback

Main Details

Title Classical Field Theory
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joel Franklin
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:216
Dimensions(mm): Height 253,Width 193
Category/GenreClassical mechanics
Quantum physics
Relativity physics
ISBN/Barcode 9781107189614
ClassificationsDewey:530.14
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 45 Halftones, black and white; 19 Line drawings, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 27 April 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Classical field theory, which concerns the generation and interaction of fields, is a logical precursor to quantum field theory, and can be used to describe phenomena such as gravity and electromagnetism. Written for advanced undergraduates, and appropriate for graduate level classes, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to field theories, with a focus on their relativistic structural elements. Such structural notions enable a deeper understanding of Maxwell's equations, which lie at the heart of electromagnetism, and can also be applied to modern variants such as Chern-Simons and Born-Infeld. The structure of field theories and their physical predictions are illustrated with compelling examples, making this book perfect as a text in a dedicated field theory course, for self-study, or as a reference for those interested in classical field theory, advanced electromagnetism, or general relativity. Demonstrating a modern approach to model building, this text is also ideal for students of theoretical physics.

Author Biography

Joel Franklin is a Professor in the Physics Department of Reed College, Oregon. His work focuses on mathematical and computational methods with applications to classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, general relativity, and modifications of general relativity. He is author of two previous titles: Advanced Mechanics and General Relativity (Cambridge, 2010) and Computational Methods for Physics (Cambridge, 2013).

Reviews

'The style of the book is quite informal ... but the computations appear to be correct, complete and suitable to the scope of the book. ... The appendices about mathematical methods can be a good refresher for what was learnt in math courses and will suffice for understanding the mathematics in the different sections.' Giovanni Rastelli, Zentralblatt MATH