Section outline

  • Chapter 1 introduces electrostatic field theory, focusing on fields from stationary charges in equilibrium.

    Coulomb's law defines force between charges, leading to electric field E and Gauss's law ∫ E · dA = Q_enc/ε₀ for flux calculations. Electric potential V satisfies E = -∇V, with capacitors illustrating energy storage (½CV²).

    Boundary value problems use Laplace's equation ∇²V = 0 for conductors and dielectrics, foundational for circuits and field mapping.