Causality, Electromagnetic Induction, and Gravitation : A Different Approach to the Theory of Electromagnetic and Gravitational Fields

by Jefimenko, Oleg D.

• ISBN13: 9780917406232
• ISBN10: 0917406230
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-03-01
• Publisher: Electret Scientific Co

Table of Contents

Maxwell's Equations and Causality in Electromagnetic Phenomena
Basic Physical Laws and Causal Relations Between Physical Phenomena	3	(3)
The Third Maxwell's Equation and the Principle of Causality	6	(4)
The Fourth Maxwell's Equation and the Principle of Causality	10	(3)
Causal Equations for Electric and Magnetic Fields	13	(3)
Can Time-Variable Electric and Magnetic Fields Create Each Other?	16	(3)
References and Remarks for Chapter 1	18	(1)
The Nature of Electromagnetic Induction
What is Electromagnetic Induction?	19	(2)
Faraday Induction in Historical Perspective	21	(4)
Maxwell Induction in Historical Perspective	25	(2)
What is Electromagnetic Induction? (The Answer)	27	(6)
Induction by Moving Currents	33	(2)
Induction by Moving Magnets	35	(6)
References and Remarks for Chapter 2	38	(3)
Electrokinetic Fields and Forces
Electrokinetic Fields	41	(3)
Examples on Calculation of Electrokinetic Fields	44	(6)
Dynamic Effects of Electrokinetic Fields	50	(9)
Induction of Currents and Voltages by Electrokinetic Fields	59	(5)
Summary of Chapter 3	64	(3)
References and Remarks for Chapter 3	66	(1)
Action and Reaction in Electric, Magnetic, and Gravitational Fields
Is the Law of Action and Reaction Always Valid?	67	(2)
Action and Reaction in Electric Systems	69	(4)
Action and Reaction in Magnetic Systems	73	(2)
Action and Reaction in Gravitational Systems	75	(1)
The Law of Action and Reaction and the Law of Conservation of Momentum	76	(4)
References and Remarks for Chapter 4	79	(1)
Extending Newton's Theory of Gravitation to Time-Dependent Systems
Generalization of Newton's Gravitational Theory	80	(3)
Cogravitational Field K	83	(1)
Gravitational Wave Equation	84	(1)
Mass Current J	85	(1)
Causal Gravitational Field Equations	86	(3)
Historical Background	89	(2)
Time-Dependent Gravitation and General Relativity	91	(10)
References and Remarks for Chapter 5	96	(5)
Gravitational Equations
Analogy Between Electromagnetism and Gravitation	101	(4)
Gravitational Equations	105	(8)
References and Remarks for Chapter 6	112	(1)
Gravitational Fields and Forces
Illustrative Examples on Static Gravitational Fields	113	(10)
Illustrative Examples on Dynamic Gravitational Fields	123	(10)
Discussion	133	(7)
References and Remarks for Chapter 7	138	(2)
Gravitation and Antigravitation
Gravitational Energy as a Source of Gravitation	140	(3)
Examples of Nonlinear Gravitational Fields	143	(5)
Properties of Gravitational Fields in Free Space	148	(6)
Discussion	154	(9)
References and Remarks for Chapter 8	158	(5)
APPENDIXES
Appendix 1. Vector Identities	163	(3)
Appendix 2. Derivations of Some Retarded Integrals	166	(2)
Appendix 3. Apparent Charge of Moving Conductors	168	(3)
Appendix 4. Apparent Gravitational Dipole	171	(4)
Appendix 5. Dynamic Electric Field Maps	175	(6)
Appendix 6. Dynamic Gravitational Field Maps	181	(4)
Appendix 7. Gravitational Forces	185	(4)
Appendix 8. Heaviside's Article on Gravitation	189	(16)
Index	205