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Highlights
- 1 Introduction.
- Author(s): Walter E Thirring
- 276 Pages
- Science, Physics
Description
Book Synopsis
1 Introduction.- 1.1 Physical Aspects of Field Dynamics.- 1.2 The Mathematical Formalism.- 1.3 Maxwell's and Einstein's Equations.- 2 The Electromagnetic Field of a Known Charge Distribution.- 2.1 The Stationary-Action Principle and Conservation Theorems.- 2.2 The General Solution.- 2.3 The Field of a Point Charge.- 2.4 Radiative Reaction.- 3 The Field in the Presence of Conductors.- 3.1 The Superconductor.- 3.2 The Half-Space, the Wave-Guide, and the Resonant Cavity.- 3.3 Diffraction at a Wedge.- 3.4 Diffraction at a Cylinder.- 4 Gravitation.- 4.1 Covariant Differentiation and the Curvature of Space.- 4.2 Gauge Theories and Gravitation.- 4.3 Maximally Symmetric Spaces.- 4.4 Spaces with Maximally Symmetric Submanifolds.- 4.5 The Life and Death of Stars.- 4.6 The Existence of Singularities.Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.24 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 276
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Physics
Publisher: Springer
Theme: Mathematical & Computational
Format: Hardcover
Author: Walter E Thirring
Language: German
Street Date: February 20, 1998
TCIN: 1005678796
UPC: 9780387962665
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-6902
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.69 inches length x 6.14 inches width x 9.21 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.24 pounds
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