| Electromagnetic and Optical Pulse Propagation 1: Spectral Representations in Temporally Dispersive Media 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Oughstun, Kurt E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 038734599X ISBN-13: 9780387345994 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2006 Annotation: Electromagnetic and Optical Pulse Propagation presents a detailed, systematic treatment of the time-domain electromagnetics with application to the propagation of transient electromagnetic fields (including ultrawideband signals and ultrashort pulses) in homogeneous, isotropic media which exhibit both temporal frequency dispersion and attenuation. The development is mathematically rigorous with strict adherence to the fundamental physical principle of causality. Approximation methods are based upon mathematically well-defined asymptotic techniques that are based upon the saddle point method. A detailed description is given of the asymptotic expansions used. Meaningful exercises are given throughout the text to help the readers understanding of the material, making the book a useful graduate level text in electromagnetic wave theory for both physics, electrical engineering and materials science programs. Both students and researchers alike will obtain a better understanding of time domain electromagnetics as it applies to electromagnetic radiation and wave propagation theory with applications to ground and foliage penetrating radar, medical imaging, communications, and the health and safety issues associated with ultrawideband pulsed fields. This volume presents a rigorous mathematical development of the fundamental Maxwell-Lorentz theory of microscopic electromagnetics and its relationship to macroscopic electromagnetics in complex media with particular emphasis given to temporally dispersive materials. The relationship between both the mathematical development and the physical interpretation of the classical electromagnetic field theory with the special theory of relativity isemphasized throughout the volume. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Electrical - Science | Physics - Magnetism - Science | Physics - Optics & Light |
| Dewey: 535 |
| LCCN: 2006926454 |
| Series: Springer Series in Optical Sciences |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.85 lbs) 458 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This volume presents a detailed, rigorous treatment of the fundamental theory of electromagnetic pulse propagation in causally dispersive media that is applicable to dielectric, conducting, and semiconducting media. Asymptotic methods of approximation based upon saddle point methods are presented in detail. |