Concepts of Modern Physics

by Arthur Beiser

$93 · Offered by eBay · No longer available

Modern Physics offers the most up-to-date and accessible presentation of contemporary physics available today. Designed for a one-semester course, this textbook is ideal for students who have already completed basic physics and calculus courses. Its clear and engaging approach makes complex concepts approachable for learners at this level. The book emphasizes ideas over experimental methods and practical applications, recognizing that beginning students benefit more from a solid conceptual framework than from an overload of details. The sequence of topics is arranged logically, rather than strictly following historical development, to facilitate understanding. Initially, the text introduces relativity and quantum ideas to establish a foundational framework for understanding the physics of atoms and nuclei. It then develops the theory of the atom, followed by a discussion of the properties of aggregates of atoms, which includes an exploration of statistical mechanics. The course concludes with examinations of atomic nuclei and elementary particles, providing a comprehensive overview of modern physics concepts. Brand: McGraw-Hill Education Product Type: ABIS_BOOK Author: Arthur Beiser Genre: Classical Binding: Hardcover Language: English Publication Date: 2002 Pages: 560

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• Year: 2002
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0072448482
• Condition: Fair

Found via Rare Books Intel, a search across rare-book dealers, auction houses and marketplaces worldwide.