Advanced Classical Electromagnetism Robert Wald is an English-language textbook that provides a modern and mathematically accurate overview of classical electromagnetism. This book is intended for students in higher education and professionals seeking in-depth knowledge of this field.
The work covers all core topics in classical electromagnetism, from Maxwell’s equations and energy and momentum densities to electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrodynamics, radiation, diffraction, and special relativity. In addition, advanced topics are also treated, such as electromagnetism as a gauge theory and the concept of a point charge, which are rarely found in comparable textbooks.
The book stands out for its modern, conceptually clear, and mathematically precise approach, avoiding outdated methods. It is therefore suitable as a main text for graduate students or as supplementary study material. Concrete applications and a up-to-date perspective make this title a valuable reference work in the field of advanced classical electromagnetism.
Topics fit within the domains Electricity, electromagnetism and magnetism and Physics.