Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of Content1 Relativity 2 Particle Properties of Waves 3 Waves Properties of Particles 4 Atomic Structure 5 Quantum Mechanics 6 Quantum Theory of the Hydrogen Atom 7 Many-Electron Atoms 8 Molecules 9 Statistical Mechanics 10 The Solid State 11 Nuclear Structure 12 Nuclear Transformations 13 Elementary Particles Appendix Atomic Masses
SynopsisIntended to be used in a one-semester course covering modern physics for students who have already had basic physics and calculus courses. Focusing on the ideas, this book considers relativity and quantum ideas to provide a framework for understanding the physics of atoms and nuclei., Modern Physics is the most up-to-date, accessible presentation of modern physics available. The book is intended to be used in a one-semester course covering modern physics for students who have already had basic physics and calculus courses. The balance of the book leans more toward ideas than toward experimental methods and practical applications because the beginning student is better served by a conceptual framework than by a mass of details. The sequence of topics follows a logical, rather than strictly historical, order. Relativity and quantum ideas are considered first to provide a framework for understanding the physics of atoms and nuclei. The theory of the atom is then developed, and followed by a discussion of the properties of aggregates of atoms, which includes a look at statistical mechanics. Finally atomic nuclei and elementary particles are examined.
LC Classification NumberQC21.3.B45 2002