Relativity and Engineering

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XII

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2. Kinematics in Inertial Axes

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   Pages 1-33

3. Dynamics in Inertial Axes

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   Pages 34-68

4. Vacuum Electrodynamics in Inertial Axes

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   Pages 69-105

5. Field in Media in Uniform Translation

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   Pages 106-128

6. Boundary-Value Problems for Media in Uniform Translation

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   Pages 129-177

7. Electromagnetic Forces and Energy

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   Pages 178-205

8. Accelerated Systems of Reference

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   Pages 206-229

9. Gravitation

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   Pages 230-263

10. Maxwell’s Equations in a Gravitational Field

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    Pages 264-282

11. Electromagnetism of Accelerated Bodies

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    Pages 283-319

12. Field Problems in a Gravitational Field

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    Pages 320-357

13. Back Matter

    Pages 358-404

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The main feature of this book is the emphasis on "practice". This approach, unusual in the relativistic literature, may be clarified by quoting some problems discussed in the text: - the analysis of rocket acceleration to relativistic velocities - the influence of gravitational fields on the accuracy of time measurements - the operation of optical rotation sensors - the evaluation of the Doppler spectrum produced by the linear (or ro- tional) motion of an antenna or scatterer - the use of the Cerenkov effect in the design of millimeter-wave power generators - the influence of the motion of a plasma on the transmission of electrom- netic waves through this medium. A correct solution of these (and analogous) problems requires the use of re­ lativistic principles. This remark remains valid even at low velocities, since first-order terms in (v/c) often playa fundamental role in the equations. The "applicational" approach used in the text should be acceptable to space engineers, nuclear engineers, electrical engineers, and more generally, ap­ plied physicists. Electrical engineers, in particular, are concerned with re­ lativity by way of the electrodynamics of moving bodies. This discipline is of decisive importance for power engineers, who are confronted with problems such as - the justification of a forcing function (-D~/Dt) in the circuit equation of a moving loop - a correct formulation of Maxwell's equations in rotating coordinate systems - the resolution of "sliding contact" paradoxes - a theoretically satisfying analysis of magnetic levitation systems.

• Generator
• Gravity
• Maxwell
• Maxwell's equations
• Potential
• analog
• circuit
• electrodynamics
• electromagnetism
• energy
• magnetism
• polarization
• relativity
• scattering
• transmission

• Laboratorium voor Elektromagnetisme en Acustica Rijksuniversiteit, Gent, Belgium

  Jean Bladel

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