Electromagnetic Classical Field Theory in a Form Independent of Specific Units

2019/06/21 by Francesco F. Summa, Summa, Francesco Ferdinando
Decision Sciences · Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Advanced Scientific and Engineering Studies #Geophysics and Sensor Technology #Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1907.00704

Abstract

In this article we have illustrated how is possible to formulate Maxwell's equations in vacuum in an independent form of the usual systems of units. Maxwell's equations, are then specialized to the most commonly used systems of units: International system of units (SI), Gaussian normal, Gaussian rational (Heaviside-Lorentz), C.G.S. (electric), C.G.S. (magnetic), natural normal and natural rational. Both, the differential and the integral formulations of Maxwell's equations in vacuum, are illustrated. Also the covariant formulation of Maxwell's equation is illustrated.

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