Classical Field Theory - Non-relativistic Field Theories

Non-relativistic Field Theories

Some of the simplest physical fields are vector force fields. Historically, the first time fields were taken seriously was with Faraday's lines of force when describing the electric field. The gravitational field was then similarly described.

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