Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics, 6e

DETAILS : 

• Author : Nannapaneni Narayana Rao
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson Education India
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2006
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 6th
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 900 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8131703991
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788131703991
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1250 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics, 6e is a definitive textbook in the field of electrical and computer engineering. Written by Nannapaneni Narayana Rao, this sixth edition is widely praised for its unique "one-semester" approach, which introduces electromagnetic concepts by focusing on their application in modern technology rather than just abstract theory.

Unlike traditional texts that start with static fields (Electrostatics and Magnetostatics), Rao’s book utilizes a Maxwell’s Equations-first approach. This allows students to immediately see the interconnectedness of electric and magnetic fields in time-varying scenarios, which is essential for understanding high-frequency electronics and communication systems.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Nannapaneni Narayana Rao (1933–2023) was an Edward C. Jordan Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). A pioneer in electromagnetic education, he was renowned for his ability to simplify complex vector calculus into intuitive engineering concepts. His teaching philosophy emphasized the "why" behind the "how," earning him numerous awards for excellence in engineering education.