Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers

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  1. English
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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers

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About this book

Learn how your life connects to the latest discoveries in physics with MODERN PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS. This updated fifth edition offers a contemporary, comprehensive approach 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 key discoveries illustrate the process behind scientific advances and give you a historical perspective. Included is a thorough treatment of special relativity, an introduction to general relativity, and a solid foundation in quantum theory to help you succeed. An updated WebAssign course features a mobile-friendly ebook and a variety of assignable questions to enhance your learning experience. WebAssign for MODERN PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS helps you prepare for class with confidence. Its online learning platform helps you unlearn common misconceptions, practice and absorb what you learn and begin your path as a future physicist or engineer. Tutorials walk you through concepts when you're stuck, and instant feedback and grading let you know where you stand--so you can focus your study time and perform better on in-class assignments and prepare for exams. Study smarter with WebAssign!

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents Overview
  3. Contents
  4. Preface
  5. Chapter 1: The Birth of Modern Physics
  6. Chapter 2: Special Theory of Relativity
  7. Chapter 3: The Experimental Basis of Quantum Physics
  8. Chapter 4: Structure of the Atom
  9. Chapter 5: Wave Properties of Matter and Quantum Mechanics I
  10. Chapter 6: Quantum Mechanics II
  11. Chapter 7: The Hydrogen Atom
  12. Chapter 8: Atomic Physics
  13. Chapter 9: Statistical Physics
  14. Chapter 10: Molecules and Solids
  15. Chapter 11: Semiconductor Theory and Devices
  16. Chapter 12: The Atomic Nucleus
  17. Chapter 13: Nuclear Interactions and Applications
  18. Chapter 14: Particle Physics
  19. Chapter 15: Modern Astrophysics and General Relativity
  20. Chapter 16: Cosmology-The Beginning and the End
  21. Appendix 1: Fundamental Constants
  22. Appendix 2: Conversion Factors
  23. Appendix 3: Mathematical Relations
  24. Appendix 4: Periodic Table of the Elements
  25. Appendix 5: Atomic Mass Table
  26. Appendix 6: Nobel Laureates in Physics
  27. Appendix 7: Fundamental and Combination of Constants; Particle Masses; Conversion Factors
  28. Appendix 8: The Greek Alphabet; Some Prefixes for the Powers of Ten
  29. Appendix 9: Emission Spectra
  30. Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems
  31. Index