Modern physics for scientists and engineers

Modern physics for scientists and engineers

by Thornton, Stephen T.

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Learn about the latest discoveries in physics with MODERN PHYSICS. This book offers a contemporary and comprehensive approach to physics with a strong emphasis on applications to help you see how concepts in the book relate to the real world. Discussions on the experiments that led to certain key discoveries illustrate the process behind scientific advances and give you a historical perspective. The book also provides a solid foundation in quantum theory to help you understand more advanced phy…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Modern physics for scientists and engineers / Stephen T. Thornton, Andrew Rex.

Summary

Learn about the latest discoveries in physics with MODERN PHYSICS. This book offers a contemporary and comprehensive approach to physics with a strong emphasis on applications to help you see how concepts in the book relate to the real world. Discussions on the experiments that led to certain key discoveries illustrate the process behind scientific advances and give you a historical perspective. The book also provides a solid foundation in quantum theory to help you understand more advanced physics concepts.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2013.
  • Edition:4th ed

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Cengage Learning
  • Place of Publication:Boston, MA
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2013.

Notes

Includes index.

The Physical Object

  • Description:xiv, 615, 51, 6 pages : : illustrations ; : 26 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781133103721, 1133103723
  • oclc:ocn741539369
  • LC Classification:QC21.3
  • Dewey Decimal:530

Table of Contents

Ch. 1. The Birth of Modern Physics -- Ch. 2. Special Theory of Relativity -- Ch. 3. The Experimental Basis of Quantum Physics -- Ch. 4. Structure of the Atom -- Ch. 5. Wave Properties of Matter and Quantum Mechanics I -- Ch. 6. Quantum Mechanics II -- Ch. 7. The Hydrogen Atom -- Ch. 8. Atomic Physics -- Ch. 9. Statistical Physics -- Ch. 10. Molecules, Lasers, and Solids -- Ch. 11. Semiconductor Theory and Devices -- Ch. 12. The Atomic Nucleus -- Ch. 13. Nuclear Interactions and Applications -- Ch. 14. Particle Physics -- Ch. 15. General Relativity -- Ch. 16. Cosmology and Modern Astrophysics-The Beginning and the End.

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physics Physics -- Textbooks Textbooks

Writers

Thornton, Stephen T. Rex, Andrew F.

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