This introductory textbook, now in its 9th edition, is an ideal accompaniment for physics students in both their basic and higher-level courses. It clearly lays out the basic principles of electricity and magnetism in an easily understandable manner. Numerous descriptions and illustrations of experiments provide the basis for effective exam preparation. Proven experimental and application-related aspects play a central role and the disciplines of electrical engineering and electronics, essential to experimental physics, are included at many junctures. The book is also directed at teachers and engineers, who will find in this volume an excellent reference work with a detailed index.

Autorentext

Wilhelm Raith, Universität Bielefeld, Bielefeld.

Inhalt

Elektromagnetische Wechselwirkung von Ladungen, Strömen und Feldern · Oberflächenladungen und elektrische Felder · Leiterströme und magnetische Felder, Magnete · Elektromagnetische Induktion · Elektromagnetische Schwingungen und Wellen · Licht. Elektromagnetische Effekte in atomarer Materie · Einführung in die Atomphysik · Elektrische Effekte in Metallen · Elektrische Effekte in Halbleitern · Gasentladungen, Plasmen · Geladene Teilchen im Vakuum · Elektrochemie · Elektrisches Verhalten von Isolatoren · Magnetismus.