Physics for computer science students : with emphasis on atomic and semiconductor physics

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Physics for computer science students : with emphasis on atomic and semiconductor physics

Narciso Garcia, Arthur Damask, Steven Schwarz

Springer-Verlag, c1998

2nd ed

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Includes "Preface to the second edtion" and "Preface to the first edition"

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Not only computer scientists, but also electrical engineers, and others interested in electronics are targeted here, and thus the presentation is directed toward understanding how a computer works, while still providing a broad and effective one-year introduction to classical and modern physics. The first half of the book covers many of the topics found in a standard introductory physics course, but with the selection tailored for use in the second half. This second part then covers the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, multi-electron systems, crystal structure, semiconductor devices, and logic circuits. All the mathematical complexities treated are alleviated by intuitive physical arguments, and students are encouraged to use their own programming to solve problems. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of calculus, and the second part can serve by itself as an introduction to the physics of electronics for students who have had a standard two-semester introductory physics course. In this second edition, much of the material on electronic devices has been brought up to date, and there is a new chapter on integrated circuits and heterostructures.

Table of Contents

  • 1: Physical Quantities
  • 2: Vectors
  • 3: Uniformly Accelerated Motion
  • 4: Newton's Laws
  • 5: Work, Energy and Power
  • 6: Momentum and Collisions
  • Ch. 7: Rotaional Motion
  • 8: Rotational Dynamics
  • 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases and the Concept of Temperature
  • 10: Oscillatory Motion
  • 11: Wave Motion
  • 12: Interference of Waves
  • 13: Electrostatics
  • 14: The Electric Field and the Electric Potential
  • 15: Electric Current
  • 16: Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetic Waves
  • 17: The Beginning of the Quantum Story
  • 18: Atomic Models
  • 19: Fundamental Principles of Quantum Mechanics
  • 20: An Introduction to the Methods of Quantum Mechanics
  • 21: Quantum Mechanics of Atoms
  • 22: Crystal Structres and Bonding in Solids
  • 23: Free Electron Theories of Solids
  • 24: Band Theory of Solids
  • 25: Semiconductors
  • 26: Semiconductor Devices
  • 27: Some Basic Logic Circuits of Computers
  • 28: The Technology of Manufacturing: Integrated Circuits

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  • NCID
    BA35412493
  • ISBN
    • 0387949038
  • LCCN
    91028784
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xix, 557 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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