Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics

The book gives a general introduction to classical theoretical physics, in the fields of mechanics, relativity and electromagnetism. It is analytical in approach and detailed in the derivations of physical consequences from the fundamental principles in each of the fields. The book is aimed at physics students in the last year of their undergraduate or first year of their graduate studies.

The text is illustrated with many figures, most of these in color. There are many useful examples and exercises which complement the derivations in the text.
Contents: Analytical Mechanics:Generalized CoordinatesLagrange's EquationsHamiltonian DynamicsRelativity:The Four-Dimensional Space-TimeConsequences of the Lorentz TransformationsFour-Vector Formalism and Covariant EquationsRelativistic KinematicsRelativistic DynamicsElectrodynamics:Maxwell's EquationsElectromagnetic Field DynamicsMaxwell's Equations with Stationary SourcesElectromagnetic Radiation
Readership: Undergraduate and graduate students.Classical Theoretical Physics;Fundamental Principles;Classical Electrodynamics0Key Features:A general introduction to classical theoretical physics, differentiating it from others books focused on either classical mechanics or classical electrodynamicsProvides explicit and detailed derivations of the physical effects from basic principlesIncludes many illustrations, relevant examples and exercises