The book explores the unique electromagnetic properties of superconductivity, highlighting how diamagnetism aligns with Maxwell's theory, established prior to superconductivity's discovery. It emphasizes that the E-B analogy in electromagnetism is incomplete without incorporating superconductivity, offering a fresh perspective on these fundamental concepts.
New Formulation by Introduction of Superconductivity
The textbook offers an in-depth exploration of electricity and magnetism, featuring extensive coverage of key concepts. The second edition enhances the learning experience with updated figures and a greater variety of exercises throughout the chapters. Additionally, it includes an increased number of problems designed to challenge and engage students, making it a valuable resource for those studying the subject.
The book explores a diverse range of problems related to electricity and magnetism, emphasizing the role of superconductors as a type of magnetic material. It facilitates a deeper understanding of the electric-magnetic analogy by comparing static electric and magnetic phenomena. The text also extensively discusses the vector potential, illustrating its practical applications, such as calculating induced electromotive force, thereby enhancing the reader's grasp of these fundamental concepts in physics.
Focusing on the principles of electromagnetism, the book guides students through the foundational concepts before transitioning to electric circuits. It offers a clear understanding of circuit elements like resistors, capacitors, and coils, enhancing mastery of their functions. Separate chapters on electromagnetism and electric circuits are complemented by a detailed exploration of their interconnections, providing a comprehensive learning experience for students in the field.
The book deals with the flux pinning mechanisms and properties and the electromagnetic phenomena caused by the flux pinning common for metallic, high-temperature and MgB2 superconductors. The loss originates from the ohmic dissipation of normal electrons in the normal core driven by the electric field induced by the flux motion.Readers will learn why the resultant loss is of hysteresis type in spite of such mechanism.