Modern Physics - For Scientists and Engineers

Developer's DescriptionBy RK TechnologiesContent...ContentThis book covers fundamental topics in classical physics and provides an introduction to modern physics. The book is divided into six parts.Part 1 (Chapters 1 to 14) deals with the fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics and the physics of fluids;Part 2 (Chapters 15 to 18) covers oscillations, mechanical waves, and sound;Part 3 (Chapters 19 to 22) addresses heat and thermodynamics;Part 4 (Chapters 23 to 34) treats electricity and magnetism;Part 5 (Chapters 35 to 38) covers light and optics; andPart 6 (Chapters 39 to 46) deals with relativity and modern physics.ObjectivesThis introductory physics textbook has three main objectives: to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics, to strengthen an understanding of the concepts and principles through a broad range of interesting real-world applications, and to develop strong problem-solving skills through an effectively organized approach. To meet these objectives, we emphasize well-organized physical arguments and a focused problem-solving strategy. At the same time, we attempt to motivate the student through practical examples that demonstrate the role of physics in other disciplines, including engineering, chemistry, and medicine.Brief ContentsMechanics1 Physics and Measurement2 Motion in One Dimension3 Vectors4 Motion in Two Dimensions5 The Laws of Motion6 Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newtons Laws7 Energy of a System8 Conservation of Energy9 Linear Momentum and Collisions10 Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis11 Angular Momentum12 Static Equilibrium and Elasticity13 Universal Gravitation14 Fluid MechanicsOscillations and Mechanical Waves15 Oscillatory Motion16 Wave Motion17 Sound Waves18 Superposition and Standing WavesThermodynamics19 Temperature20 The First Law of Thermodynamics21 The Kinetic Theory of Gases22 Heat Engines, Entropy, and the Second Law of ThermodynamicsElectricity and Magnetism23 Electric Fields24 Gausss Law25 Electric Potential26 Capacitance and Dielectrics27 Current and Resistance28 Direct-Current Circuits29 Magnetic Fields30 Sources of the Magnetic Field31 Faradays Law32 Inductance33 Alternating-Current Circuits34 Electromagnetic WavesLight and Optics35 The Nature of Light and the Principles of Ray Optics36 Image Formation37 Wave Optics38 Diffraction Patterns and PolarizationModern Physics39 Relativity40 Introduction to Quantum Physics41 Quantum Mechanics42 Atomic Physics43 Molecules and Solids44 Nuclear Structure45 Applications of Nuclear Physics46 Particle Physics and CosmologyTopics Covered in Each ChapterQuick QuizzesSummariesQuestions and Problems SetsObjective QuestionsConceptual QuestionsQuantitative/Conceptual problemsSymbolic problemsGuided ProblemsCalculus-based problems