Modern physics
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Modern physics
Prentice-Hall, 1995
2nd ed
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Description
Suitable for second courses in physics following calculus-based introductory physics.
This text provides a smooth transition from introductory into modern physics-the physics of the 20th century. The mathematics is kept simple, so students can better concentrate on the important physical concepts.
Table of Contents
1. Particles and Waves in Classical Physics.
2. The Theory of Special Relativity.
3. Quanta of Energy.
4. Atomic Structure and Spectral Lines.
5. Wave Mechanics I-Free Particles.
6. Wave Mechanics II-Particles in Potentials.
7. Spin and the Exclusion Principle.
8. Statistical Physics.
9. Electrons in Solids.
10. Nuclear Structure.
11. Nuclear Transmutations.
12. Elementary Particles.
Apendices.
Problem Answers.
Index.
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