Biophysics: An Introduction - Couverture rigide

Cotterill, Rodney

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471485373 ISBN 13 : 9780471485377

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

This is a concise balanced introductin to this subject. Written in an accessible and readable style, the book takes a fresh, modern approach with the author successfully combining key concepts and theory with relevant applications and examples drawn from the field as a whole. A carefully structured introduction to biophysics and medical physics Combines coverage of the basic concepts and ideas along with the more cutting edge developments Assumes little biological or medical knowledge Includes a supplementary website which will include animations, simulations, colour images, additional content, solutions and links to other sites

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Biophysics is an evolving, multidisciplinary subject which applies physics to biological systems and promotes an understanding of their physical properties and behaviour.

Biophysics: An Introduction, is a concise balanced introduction to this subject. Written in an accessible and readable style, the book takes a fresh, modern approach with the author successfully combining key concepts and theory with relevant applications and examples drawn from the field as a whole.

Beginning with a brief introduction to the origins of biophysics, the book takes the reader through successive levels of complexity, from atoms to molecules, structures, systems and ultimately to the behaviour of organisms. The book also includes extensive coverage of biopolymers, biomembranes, biological energy, and nervous systems. The text not only explores basic ideas, but also discusses recent developments, such as protein folding, DNA/RNA conformations, molecular motors, optical tweezers and the biological origins of consciousness and intelligence.

Biophysics: An Introduction

∗ Is a carefully structured introduction to biological and medical physics

∗ Provides exercises at the end of each chapter to encourage student understanding

Assuming little biological or medical knowledge, this book is invaluable to undergraduate students in physics, biophysics and medical physics. The book is also useful for graduate students and researchers looking for a broad introduction to the subject.

Revue de presse

"...quite useful...review thoroughly enjoyed reading...it would be quite satisfactory for an introductory course..." ( Health Physics, Vol. 84, No. 5, May 2003)

"...essential reading for anyone putting a biophysics course together...the book brings together essential material usually omitted from the undergraduate physics curriculum..." (American Journal of Physics, November 2003)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471485373
• ISBN 13: 9780471485377
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 408
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible