Understanding Electromagnetic Waves

This one-semester textbook teaches students Electromagnetic Waves, via an early introduction to Maxwell’s Equations in the first chapter.  Mathematics fundamentals are used as needed, but rigor is de-emphasized in preference to understanding the basic ideas and principles of EM waves.  Each chapter includes extensive, step-by-step, solved examples, as well as abundant exercises. 

Designed for a one-semester course in electromagnetic waves;Introduces Maxwell’s equations in the first chapter;De-emphasizes mathematical rigor in order to make key ideas and principles easy to understand;Makes material accessible to readers of varying backgrounds, with extensive use of solved examples;Includes abundant exercises for each chapter.