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Is there a freshman dedicated EM book other than Purcell? I am not interested in the standard combo texts or Feynman.
Well, you could always get Halliday and Resnick Volume 2.caz said:I am not interested in the standard combo texts
Please name these books.jasonRF said:the stand-alone books I am familiar with are written for ‘honors’ type courses, so aren’t the best for most students.
caz said:Assuming a background in differential and integral calculus, I am interested in a text for a first year undergrad with the stated restrictions.
I should have mentioned this one. I think I refrain from it because it seems hard to get.andresB said:I took my first EM course using Alonso & Finn Vol 2.
Purcell has one; the 2nd edition was the text when I took honors physics. I don’t recommend it if you haven’t already learned the physics out of Halliday or something similar, know basic special relativity, and if you aren’t already familiar with vector calculus. I had not and it was brutal, even with a great TA. So I think you are wise to look elsewhere.caz said:Please name these books.
There are several good options for freshman dedicated EM books, including "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths and "Electricity and Magnetism" by Edward M. Purcell and David J. Morin. It ultimately depends on your personal learning style and the specific topics you need to cover.
Purcell's book is a popular choice for freshman EM courses, but it is not the only option. Many universities use other textbooks or a combination of multiple textbooks for their EM courses.
Purcell's book is known for its clear explanations and challenging problems, making it a good choice for students who want a rigorous introduction to electromagnetism. However, other books may have different strengths and may be better suited for certain learning styles.
Yes, Purcell's book can be used for self-study, but it may be more challenging without the guidance of a professor or classmates. It is important to also supplement with practice problems and additional resources to fully grasp the material.
Yes, there are several online resources available for Purcell's book, including lecture notes, solutions to practice problems, and interactive simulations. These can be helpful supplements to the textbook and can aid in understanding the material.