ON THE POSTULATES AND LAWS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY IN STATIONARY CONTINUOUS MEDIA

The postulates and laws that constitute the foundation of classical electromagnetic theory in stationary continuous media are reviewed and discussed from the author’s perspective for a clear and precise comprehension in electrical engineering education

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