Electromagnetic Radiation: Variational Methods, Waveguides and Accelerators (Paperback)

Maxwell's Equations.- Spherical Harmonics.- Relativistic Transformations.- Variational Principles for Harmonic Time Dependence.- Transmission Lines.- Waveguides and Equivalent Transmission Lines.- Rectangular and Triangular Waveguides.- Electromagnetic Fields in Waveguides with Circular Cross Sections.- Reflection and Refraction.- Variational Methods.- Examples of Variational Calculations for Circular Guide.- Steady Currents and Dissipation.- The Impedance Concept in Waveguides.- Accelerators: Microtrons and Synchrotrons.- Synchrotron Radiation.- Diffraction.- Quantum Limitations on Microwave Oscillators.