Theory of Electromagnetic Pulses

Focusing on the theory of electromagnetic pulses, this monograph offers a clear and physical explanation of exact solutions to the Maxwell equations, emphasizing their finite energy and momentum. The text is structured into five chapters covering fundamentals, wave equation solutions, electromagnetic pulses, angular momentum, and Lorentz transformations. Additionally, nine appendices delve into mathematical concepts and chiral measures of electromagnetic fields. While primarily addressing classical electrodynamics, it also connects to quantum theory by demonstrating the equivalence of causal pulses to photon superpositions.