FOR FURTHER READING Cross-reference Table between problem number in 4D. Jackson's Classical Electrodynamics . | and equivalent problem number in this book. ‘The subjects of special functions of mathematical physies, Stunm-Liouville ote i is devoted to two-dimensional potential problems with many examples and nice pictures ofthe equipotentials and stream lines. LE theory the solution of ordinary ferential equations, tyergsomei ontons es [es] SS SE Ss | the ae covered In many book auch " number | edition | number | edition edition | number | edition (A) Arfken, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Academic Press, 2nd ed. SS Soe ae a rane i . 1970 ry af ae A a 92s | 9s 1410 (DK) — Ennery and Kryzwicki, Mathematics for Physicists, Haper-Row, 1967. us] 0320) gu |) de wa (MW) Mathews and Watker, ‘Mathematical Methods of Physis, Benjamin, ea ca wan rbot we | aa tea | 103 (WW) Whittaker and Watson, Modern Analysis, Cambridge Pees, 1980. | ‘ peale ea (MF) Morse and Feshbach, Methods of Theoretical Physics, McGraw-Hill, leads = 1953, 7 Sturm-Liouville theory = A, p. 424449; DK, 286-288; MW, Ch. 9; MF, p. | : non | s Diecast Equations snglr points, ete. — A, p. 387-408; DK, p29 u G MB, p. 523-576, and p. 667674; WW, p. 194-210, . a Mypegeomerie fantlons = Dk 903-308; MR, p41; WW, 281-20, 5 hy Legendre functions — A, Ch. 12; MF, p. 593-600 and p. 1325~1328;MW, Ch, iB “WW, p. 3552965, (abo ‘Waion, Beas Functions, Canbidye Pres | 5 : Vowmnsh Des! Funeton, Benham, + sho sonprtenive bode te > “ a} cay eal) | 1 58 { ry 3 Conformal mepping and the we of complex vcbles for two dimensional | Wy si9 , potential problems: i a Jeans, p,261=286. | "yy 2 Maxwell, Vol, 1, chapter Xt, eo a w Mone abd Fess, Va 1p. 443-483; Vol2p 1215-122, Ds om ‘goo! litle mathematic book on the sje L.Bleberbachy“Confomal | » 6a ' Mapping", Chelsea Publ. Co.,N.Y. 1964, i 6 [33 |. smite e415 to-4.31 (p 79-108) good dicusons with abundant w ot | os - exanpe (Sythe, “State aed Dyan etsy) S |e let Reem teat Conformal transformations: 2 suo} 38 645 94 3 3 ‘H, Kober, Dictionary of Conformal representations, Dover, 1957 — 200 | ' 3 oo as] on his | bites of examples often fam aerodynamic, bat ith nary anlar one ~ an | 340 69 7 ws i from electrostatics, ¢.g.p. 117; Schwar-Christollel transformations are | aa | aut se | oe a | iss treated in Prt IV, p, 141168, with numerous examples. | iw) he | 5 role wa | ba E, Durand, Electosttique et Magnctostatque, Masion, Pais, 953-Ch. X 2 |Delta (Dirac) functions: Lighthill, MJ. “Introduction to Fourier Analysis and Generalized Function” Mathematical cigorous treatment. PAM, Dirac, “The Principles of Quantum Mechanics” 3rd ed, Oxford Clarendon Press, 1947, p. 60, |. Halperin and L, Schwartz, “Introduction to the Theory of Distributions", University of Toronto Press, Toronto, 1952. REFERENCES AND SUGGESTED READING at the end of each chapter in Jackson are also resources of reference on special topics. Landau and Liftshitz, “The Classical Theory of Fields” Landau and Liftshitz, “Electrodynamics of Continuous Media" Landay and Lifisita's books are very concise and cover physically significant theoretical topics backedup with cleat mathematical formalism, Lorrain and Corsion, "Electromagnetic Fields and Waves" (a good elementary {tex0) It gives clear physical concepts in simple language and mathematics. It is good for readers with weaker background in this subject. Panofsky and Philips, "Classical Electricity and Magnetism” ‘Smythe, “Static and Dynamic Electricity”. It is more mathematical and classical than Jackson's and is a good source of problems and illustrative examples, Sommerfeld, “Electrodynamics” Stratton, “Eleciromagnetle Theory”. The book used mks (rationalized) rather ‘than esu in Jackson's, It is a great lielp in solving problems and clarify some ‘concepts by reading explanations from another angle. Jackson, J.D., “Classical Electrodynamics (Ist ed.) Since over 90% of the problems in this work come from Ist ed, of Jackson's book, all notations and. Units follow the convention in the book and equations (quoted by the rnumber in the text) are referted to, so it Is an inevitable reference. The ‘naterals covered in “Classical Electrodynamics" especialy the 2nd edition are contemporary subjects in Electrodynamics, i INTRODUCTION Since certain branches of mathematics are more fluently used in classical electro- dynamics, a short list of the more often used functions and mathematics should be presented before we discuss the solutions of the problems, Vector and tensor analysis are prequsite because electric and magnetic fickis are vector fields which can be derived either from seala or vector potential. ‘The gradient, divergence, curl and Laplace's operator form the mathematical backbone of electricity and magnetism, The solutions of potential are usually ‘epresented by expansions in orthogonal of which coefficients of the expan- sion can be obtained by making use of the orthogonality properties, Fourier series expansion is one of the type. Suitable coordinates should be chosen for particular symmetry of the problem. Although it may be advantagcous to know ‘liptical coordinates and generalized coordinates, they do not appeat often in this book, Dirac delta function is often used to describe the location of discrete charge instead of charge distribution in integration, Complex plane for con formal mapping, residue integration In retarded solution due to finite velocity flight and short duration of the souree, and Green's functions are some of the special or general approaches to obtain potential. Classical Electrodynamics by Jackson gives a general discussion of mathematies whenever itis required, which 4s often sufficient to handle the problems. . ‘The emphasis of the summary is primarily on the methods in solving the problems. The first part discusses electrostatics and magnetostaics. The tech- ‘niques of solving electrostatic problems In ths book are:~ (1) Coulomb's law: It is a basic approach but is not convenient, Fagk EO= 2, ERB ofa we Dué to the vector quantity of F and E, most of the probleme are solved by the potenti concern. (2) otemas~ For electrostatic cae: ¥ x E = 0, hence the eet fei intensity E can be expresed in terms of potential = @ Potential Isa salar quant, 10 the superpsidon fs the saae sum of individual contribution ‘of each of the sources or charge Alstdbutions. Several methods are uied in ptental problems, such (9) Gauss law:~ It is 2 generat consdetation of a closed surface and charge dstrbution inside the enclosed volume. The iategal form of (Gauss iw iS4ndq;_ifq's are inside V, Fifa = : 0 ifno charge is enclosed. andthe equivalent diferental fom i CCC VB =4ag "Fora simple problem, if a Gaussian surface is constructed according to physical geometry of the problem, then the problem Is solved. Otherwise, Gauss law gives Laplace's equation (¥* @ =0) of Polson’s equation (V* @ = —4 79), which serves as the starting point of most of the problems. The Laplace operator is geometry Aependent, The special functions associated with coordinate systems ¢ shown asthe following: () Cartesian Coordinates ---othogonal expansions of sine and cosine functions. (i) Cylindrical Coordinates -- Bessel function (1g) (Ui) Spherical Coordinates --- Legendre polynomial (Pp), associated Legendre polynomial (P), spherical harmonies (Ym) and spherial esse function Gy), LU x LUT n (b) -_Multipote expansion ---is the most often used method in electro: atic and electrodynamic problems, By ditect Taylor's series expan. y sion of the potential @, gives monopole (2), dipole (dipole moment and quadrupole (quadrupole moment and the higher terms in x’ or higher multipole moments, (©) Green's function G(R, ¥) — It is also a general method to obtain solution for potential, It is deduced from Green's theorem, SOP Oe xf My 28 as By replacing © (potential) for ¢ and G (Green's function) for y, then, FO =f 9G CRR Hs 7 $10 2.2922 02) 22099) aye Wo ae Green's function depends only %' (the displacement vector from the ” origin to, the charge distribution) and x (the displacement vector ye from the origin to the point of observation). Using the boundary mW v @) “ conditions to eliminate one of the terms in the square brakeets (Le, Dirichlet or Neumann boundary condition), itis equivalent to {he potential of unit charge and is symmetrical wth respect to ¥ and (that is interchanging X and Toes not alter the overall effect of the potential). Method of image — It simplifies the problem to a great extent, hhowever its application is limited to a simple geometries of the problems such asa charge and an infinte constant potential conduc ing plate; two parallel conducting plates, with charge in betwe charge und a sphere with constant potential or added charge ele, ‘The images (magnitudes and positions) simulate the same boundary conditions specified by the conducting plane, sphere etc. afte theit ‘removals, However the potential so calculated is good for the region where the aetual charge(s) isfure situsted and is bound by the con- ‘ducting plates; sphere etc, In the teatment beyond this region, care should be taken, This happens when diclectsie problems are in concern. The potential inside and outside of the dielectric medium ate intersting, Method of inversion ~ It is 4 particular ease of Schwarz transfor ‘mation, The more general Ueatment of using complex varlbles in conformal mapping originates from Green's funtion where F (XX) satisfies the Laplice's equation V"F = 0, For smann boundary condition, the F(R, 5) an be interpreted as external charge distribution Yo “satisfy the boundary ‘condition, ‘he method of image illustates that F (&, %) ean be replaced physically by image charges. On the other hand. for Dirichlet pro- Biem with conductor, he potential U (&, Z) due to the Induced surface charge distibution on the conductor, is given by F (2). For regular two dimensional geometry, this type of problems is more convenient to be solved by Iansfornation, because F 5) satisfies the Laplace's equation,