Physics in biology and medicine

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Physics in biology and medicine

Paul Davidovits

Academic Press, 2013

4th ed

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注記

Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-310) and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

Physics in Biology and Medicine, Fourth Edition, covers topics in physics as they apply to the life sciences, specifically medicine, physiology, nursing and other applied health fields. This is a concise introductory paperback that provides practical techniques for applying knowledge of physics to the study of living systems and presents material in a straightforward manner requiring very little background in physics or biology. Applicable courses are Biophysics and Applied Physics. This new edition discusses biological systems that can be analyzed quantitatively, and how advances in the life sciences have been aided by the knowledge of physical or engineering analysis techniques. The volume is organized into 18 chapters encompassing thermodynamics, electricity, optics, sound, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Each chapter provides a brief review of the background physics before focusing on the applications of physics to biology and medicine. Topics range from the role of diffusion in the functioning of cells to the effect of surface tension on the growth of plants in soil and the conduction of impulses along the nervous system. Each section contains problems that explore and expand some of the concepts. The text includes many figures, examples and illustrative problems and appendices which provide convenient access to the most important concepts of mechanics, electricity, and optics in the body. Physics in Biology and Medicine will be a valuable resource for students and professors of physics, biology, and medicine, as well as for applied health workers.

目次

Chapter 1: Static Forces Chapter 2: Friction Chapter 3: Translational Motion Chapter 4: Angular Motion Chapter 5: Elasticity and Strength of Materials Chapter 6: Insect Flight Chapter 7: Fluids Chapter 8: The Motion of Fluids Chapter 9: Heat and Kinetic Theory Chapter 10: Thermodynamics Chapter 11: Heat and Life Chapter 12: Waves and Sound Chapter 13: Electricity Chapter 14: Electrical Technology Chapter 15: Optics Chapter 16: Atomic Physics Chapter 17: Nuclear Physics Chapter 18: Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine Appendix A: Basic Concepts in Mechanics Appendix B: Review of Electricity Appendix C: Review of Optics Bibliography Answers to Numerical Exercises Index

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BB11158824
  • ISBN
    • 9780123865137
  • 出版国コード
    uk
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    London
  • ページ数/冊数
    xvi, 331 p.
  • 大きさ
    23 cm
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