Electromagnetics, Volume 2 by Steven W. Ellingson offers an in-depth exploration of advanced topics in electromagnetic theory. This 216-page peer-reviewed textbook serves as a primary resource for students in the second semester of a two-semester undergraduate engineering electromagnetics course. It is readily available for free online, ensuring that all students have access to high-quality educational materials.
This textbook is part of the Open Electromagnetics Project initiated by Steven W. Ellingson at Virginia Tech, aimed at providing openly licensed content for engineering courses. The project’s mission is to lower the cost of learning materials while empowering educators to adopt, modify, and enhance their teaching resources.
Key topics covered in this volume include:
Topics | Description |
Magnetic Force & Biot-Savart Law | Explores the principles of magnetic force and the application of the Biot-Savart law in various contexts. |
Fields in Complex Media | Examines how electromagnetic fields behave in complex and lossy media, providing critical insights into real-world applications. |
AC Current Flow & Skin Depth | Delves into the behavior of alternating current flow and the concept of skin depth in conductors. |
Reflection & Transmission | Discusses the principles of reflection and transmission at planar boundaries, essential for understanding wave behavior. |
Transmission Lines | Covers fields in parallel plate, parallel wire, and microstrip transmission lines, crucial for modern communication technologies. |
Optical Fiber | Introduces the basics of optical fiber technology and its significance in telecommunications. |
Radiation from Antennas | Analyzes the radiation characteristics of current distributions and antennas, fundamental for wireless communications. |
Each book in this series comes with an array of resources, including:
- Openly licensed PDFs available for download
- Problem sets along with solutions for practice
- Slides featuring important figures from the textbook
- Editable LaTeX source files for customizations
- Information about the book’s collaborator portal and listserv
By utilizing this open resource, students and educators can leverage high-quality, freely accessible educational materials that foster an inclusive learning environment. The Open Electromagnetics Project strongly believes in the value of making educational resources available to everyone, thereby enhancing the overall learning experience. This initiative not only supports students academically but also promotes the evolution of teaching methodologies in engineering disciplines.
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