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In Chap. 7, we have seen how vector calculus is useful in fluid dynamics. Let us now take a brief look at the other major application of this tool in classical physics, namely, electromagnetism. I shall assume that you are already familiar with the elements of this subject. Its physical aspects will, therefore, be mentioned only very cursorily. The emphasis here will be on seeing how vector calculus provides a natural language for the description of electromagnetic fields (EM fields, for short).
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The Lorenz gauge is named after the Danish mathematician and physicist, L. V. Lorenz (1829–1891). Lorentz transformations are named after the Dutch physicist H. A. Lorentz (1853–1928).
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Balakrishnan, V. (2020). A Bit of Electromagnetism and Special Relativity. In: Mathematical Physics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-39680-0_9
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