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Ohanian, Hans Christoph was born on April 29, 1941 in Leipzig, Germany. Son of Helmut and Emilie Ohanian.
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Gravitation and Spacetime (Second Edition)
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A remarkable book has just been made even better. Now more than ever, Gravitation and Spacetime, Second Edition, by Hans C. Ohanian and new coauthor Remo Ruffini, deserves John Wheeler’s praise as "the best book on the market today of 500 pages or less on gravitation and general relativity." Gravitation and Spacetime has been thoroughly updated with the most exciting finds and hottest theoretical topics in general relativity and cosmology. Highlights of the revision include the rise and fall of the fifth force, principles and applications of gravitational lensing, COBE’s spectacular confirmation of the blackbody spectrum of the cosmic thermal radiation, theories of dark matter and inflation, and the early universe as a testing ground for particle physicists’ unification theories, and much, much more. The ideal choice for a graduate-level introduction to general relativity, Gravitation and Spacetime is also suitable for an advanced undergaduate course.
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Classical Electrodynamics (Physics)
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The new edition of this classic work in electrodynamics has been completely revised and updated to reflect recent developments in experimental data and laser technology. It is suitable as a reference for practicing physicists and engineers and it provides a basis for further study in classical and quantum electrodynamics, telecommunications, radiation, antennas, astrophysics, etc. The book can be used in standard courses in electrodynamics, electromagnetic theory, and lasers. Paying close attention to the experimental evidence as the basis for the theoretical development, the book’s first five chapters follow the traditional introduction to electricity: vector calculus, electrostatic field and potential, BVPs, dielectrics, and electric energy. Chapters 6 and 7 provide an overview of the physical foundations of special relativity and of the four-dimensional tensor formalism. In Chapter 8, the union of Coulomb’s law with the laws of special relativity gives issue to the relativistic form of Maxwell’s equations. The book concludes with applications of Maxwell’s equations in Chapters 9 through 16: magnetostatics, induction, magnetic materials, electromagnetic waves, radiation, waveguides, and scattering and diffraction. Numerous examples and exercises are included.
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Classical Electrodynamics
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Paying close attention to the experimental evidence as the basis for its theoretical development, the book's first five chapters follow the traditional introduction to electricity: vector calculus, electrostatic field and potential, boundary-value problems, dielectrics, and electric energy. Chapters 6 and 7 provide an overview of the physical foundations of special relativity and of the four-dimensional tensor formalism. In chapter 8, the union of Coulomb's law with the laws of special relativity leads to the relativistic form of Maxwell's equations. The book concludes with applications of Maxwell's equations in chapters 9 through 16: magnetostatics, induction, materials, electromagnetic waves, radiation, waveguides, and scattering and diffraction. Numerous examples and excercises are included.
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Classical Electrodynamics (Physics) by Hans Ohanian (2006-10-15)
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Gravitation and Spacetime
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The third edition of this classic textbook is a quantitative introduction for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. It gently guides students from Newton's gravitational theory to special relativity, and then to the relativistic theory of gravitation. General relativity is approached from several perspectives: as a theory constructed by analogy with Maxwell's electrodynamics, as a relativistic generalization of Newton's theory, and as a theory of curved spacetime. The authors provide a concise overview of the important concepts and formulas, coupled with the experimental results underpinning the latest research in the field. Numerous exercises in Newtonian gravitational theory and Maxwell's equations help students master essential concepts for advanced work in general relativity, while detailed spacetime diagrams encourage them to think in terms of four-dimensional geometry. Featuring comprehensive reviews of recent experimental and observational data, the text concludes with chapters on cosmology and the physics of the Big Bang and inflation.
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Principles of Quantum Mechanics
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One semester introduction to the major concepts of quantum mechanics. Emphasis is on abstract state vectors and on operators.
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Gravitation and Spacetime (Second Edition) by Hans C. Ohanian (1994-11-17)
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Hans Christoph Ohanian
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Bachelor, University of California, Berkeley, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1968.
Career
Assistant professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1968-1976;
Adjunct Professor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, since 1979;
senior scientist, Dudley Observator, Schenectady, New York, since 1990. Visiting fellow Princeton (New Jersey) U., 1976-1977. Associate professor Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1977-1983.
Visiting professor U. Rome, 1985-1986.
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Classical Electrodynamics
(Paying close attention to the experimental evidence as th...)
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Classical Electrodynamics (Physics)
(The new edition of this classic work in electrodynamics h...)
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Gravitation and Spacetime
(The third edition of this classic textbook is a quantitat...)
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Principles of Quantum Mechanics
( One semester introduction to the major concepts of quan...)
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Gravitation and Spacetime (Second Edition)
( A remarkable book has just been made even better. Now...)
- Gravitation and spacetime
- Classical Electrodynamics (Physics) by Hans Ohanian (2006-10-15)
- Gravitation and Spacetime (Second Edition) by Hans C. Ohanian (1994-11-17)
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Classical Electrodynamics
Membership
Member American Physical Society, Text and Academy Authors Association Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
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Married Susan Farnsworth, June 28, 1966.
