Best Math Books for Understanding Multivariable Calculus in Electromagnetics (Ulaby)

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#1 21669418 14 Aug 2013 06:31

Mike Okana Mike Okana

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21669418 14 Aug 2013 06:31

Hi,

I recently graduate with a degree in electrical engineering, and I currently work as a RF engineer. My university did not offer any courses in RF, so I tried reading some books to improve my knowledge, but I found the math to be very difficult. My algebra and trigonometry are pretty good I usually do OK with single variable calculus, but when it comes to multivariable calculus I have difficulties. I reviewed my calculus book by James Stewart, but I never felt like I really knew what I was doing compared to when I studied trigonometry or algebra. The electromagnetics book I am using is "Electromagnetics for Engineers" by Ulaby. Does anyone know a good math book that will help me understand all the math in electromagnetic waves books. Any other advice is also appreciated.

Thanks
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#2 21669419 14 Aug 2013 07:32

Mohammad Honarparvar Mohammad Honarparvar

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21669419 14 Aug 2013 07:32

Hi,

If you are going to handle electromagnetic problems, I definitely suggest "Thomas' Calculus". Meanwhile "Field and Wave Electromagnetics" by David K. Cheng would be another suggestion. It has an introduction to required material for your purpose. for more convenience, take a glance at the following links:

http://www.amazon.ca/Field-Wave-Electromagnetics-2nd-Edition/dp/0201128195

http://www.amazon.ca/Thomas-Calculus-Multivariable-12th-Edition/dp/0321643690

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#3 21669420 14 Aug 2013 09:34

Richard Comerford Richard Comerford

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21669420 14 Aug 2013 09:34

I second Mohammad on his recommendation of Thomas' Calculus [_Thomas' Calculus Early Transcendentals with Student Solutions Manual, Multivariable and Single Variable with MyMathlab_. by George B. Thomas Jr., Maurice D. Weir and Joel R. Hass (Jul 19, 2010)]. It's a bit pricey ($113 on Amazon) but will allow you to self tutor.

Thomas has been the standard engineering calculus text at least since I was in college 40 years ago. Time tested.
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#4 21669421 14 Aug 2013 09:36

Richard Comerford Richard Comerford

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21669421 14 Aug 2013 09:36

Also, if your university didn't give you a solid basis in RF in this day and age, I'd ask for a refund.
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#5 21669422 14 Aug 2013 17:31

Franklin Rey Pacquiao Franklin Rey Pacquiao

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21669422 14 Aug 2013 17:31

Hi Mike!
If you are looking for a great electromagnetics book, I would recommend you read on Elements of Electromagnetics by Matthew N. O. Sadiku. Other books I would recommend to read are Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics by Ulaby and Engineering Electromagnetics by Hayt.
#6 21669423 16 Aug 2013 07:24

Mike Okana Mike Okana

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21669423 16 Aug 2013 07:24

Thank you all for your replies. I think I will get Thomas’ Calculus. and you are right Richard about asking for a refund. I am not sure when you graduated Richard, but right now alot of electrical engineering courses are programming or computer related.
#7 21669424 16 Aug 2013 07:56

Mohammad Honarparvar Mohammad Honarparvar

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21669424 16 Aug 2013 07:56

You are right Mike. Most of electrical eng. program are programming an computer related and I strictly disagree this matter. I read a sentence in Prof Razavi's analog book that it is worthy to mention!
He said that " Don't let computer think for you" (design of analog CMOS IC- Behzad Razavi - P93)
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An electrical engineer working as an RF engineer seeks recommendations for math books to better understand multivariable calculus applied in electromagnetics, specifically referencing Ulaby's "Electromagnetics for Engineers." Respondents recommend "Thomas' Calculus" (including the Early Transcendentals edition with Student Solutions Manual) as a comprehensive resource for multivariable calculus, highlighting its long-standing use in engineering education. Additionally, "Field and Wave Electromagnetics" by David K. Cheng is suggested for its introduction to relevant electromagnetic material. For electromagnetics textbooks, "Elements of Electromagnetics" by Matthew N. O. Sadiku, "Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics" by Ulaby, and "Engineering Electromagnetics" by Hayt are recommended. The discussion also touches on the modern electrical engineering curriculum's focus on programming and computer-related topics, with advice to maintain strong mathematical foundations and not rely solely on computational tools.
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