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This short monograph presents the theory of electromagnetic pulses in a simple and physical way. All pulses discussed are exact localized solutions of the Maxwell equations, and have finite energy, momentum and angular momentum.

The book offers a clear and accessible exploration of electromagnetic beams, emphasizing a physical understanding of the concepts. It integrates essential mathematical explanations within the text, making complex theories more comprehensible for readers. This approach ensures that both theoretical and practical aspects of electromagnetic beams are well-covered, catering to those seeking a foundational grasp of the subject.

Focusing on the theory of electromagnetic pulses, this monograph simplifies complex concepts through exact solutions of the Maxwell equations. It consists of five chapters covering Fundamentals, Wave Equation Solutions, Electromagnetic Pulses, Angular Momentum, and Lorentz Transformations. Additionally, nine appendices delve into mathematical aspects and related topics, such as chiral measures of electromagnetic fields. While primarily addressing free-space classical electrodynamics, it also connects to quantum theory by demonstrating the equivalence of causal pulses to photon superpositions.

This book deals with the reflection of electromagnetic and particle waves by interfaces. The interfaces can be sharp or diffuse. The topics of the book contain absorption, inverse problems, anisotropy, pulses and finite beams, rough surfaces, matrix methods, numerical methods, reflection of particle waves and neutron reflection. Exact general results are presented, followed by long wave reflection, variational theory, reflection amplitude equations of the Riccati type, and reflection of short waves. The Second Edition of the Theory of Reflection is an updated and much enlarged revision of the 1987 monograph. There are new chapters on periodically stratified media, ellipsometry, chiral media, neutron reflection and reflection of acoustic waves. The chapter on anisotropy is much extended, with a complete treatment of the reflection and transmission properties of arbitrarily oriented uniaxial crystals. The book gives a systematic and unified treatment reflection and transmission of electromagnetic and particle waves at interfaces. It is intended for physicists, chemists, applied mathematicians and engineers, and is written in a simple direct style, with all necessary mathematics explained in the text.

Focusing on wave reflection and transmission, this book bridges electromagnetic theory with quantum mechanics, particularly through the Schrödinger equation. It establishes mathematical connections between electromagnetic s waves and quantum particle waves, while also exploring analogies with acoustic waves. Aimed at scientists and engineers in optics, microwaves, and radio, it also serves physicists and chemists studying particle behavior at potential barriers. Key topics include attenuated total reflection and multilayer dielectric mirrors, with foundational concepts introduced in Chapter 1.