Field Analysis and Potential Theory

Abstract

The physics of electromagnetic theory is introduced through the constitutive relationships and the Lorentz force formula. The fact that these describe the interactions of charge complexes by expressions which involve the symbols of potential theory in no way requires that such symbols be necessarily given a physical interpretation. This division of electromagnetics into pure and applied aspects brings with it a considerable simplification of fundamental principles. This document is concerned with the systematic development of retarded potential theory insofar as it is relevant to the study of classical electromagnetics. Contents: The Differential and Integral Calculus of Vectors; Curvilinear Coordinate Systems; Green's Theorem and Allied Topics; Unretarded Potential Theory; Retarded Potential Theory; Helmholtz's Formula and Allied Topics; and Exponential Potential Theory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA187806

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  • R. S. Edgar

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cartesian Coordinates
  • Computational Science
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Crystal Structure
  • Cubic Lattices
  • Differential Equations
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetism
  • Geometric Forms
  • Lorentz Force
  • Physical Theories
  • Physics
  • Polarization
  • Potential Theory
  • Stratified Fluids
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

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  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Theoretical Analysis.