The third edition of Foundations of Geophysical Electromagnetic Theory and Methods by Michael S. Zhdanov presents a comprehensive and unified treatment of electromagnetic theory and its applications in geophysics. It incorporates more than a decade of advances in theoretical development, numerical modeling, and practical EM surveying while preserving the clarity and rigor of the previous editions.

The book begins with the fundamentals of field theory, including vector calculus and the principles underlying classical electromagnetic formulations. It then develops the core elements of EM theory, including Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic induction in the Earth, and field behavior in heterogeneous media. Subsequent chapters address EM inversion and imaging, covering ill-posed inverse problems, regularization, inversion methodologies, and migration techniques for constructing subsurface images.

The applied sections examine the electromagnetic properties of rocks and minerals, the generation and measurement of EM fields, and major survey methods, including direct current, induced polarization, natural-field and controlled-source EM, as well as marine and airborne techniques. Case studies demonstrate the practical application of these methods to mineral and energy resource exploration.

Overall, the volume provides a comprehensive reference for geoscientists, physicists, and students seeking an in-depth understanding of geophysical electromagnetic theory, numerical methods, and practical applications.

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