Classical Mechanics Illustrated by Modern Physics: 42 Problems With Solutions - Couverture souple

David, Guery-odelin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1848164793 ISBN 13 : 9781848164796

Editeur : Imperial College Press, 2010

Synopsis

HARD TO FIND

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In many fields of modern physics, classical mechanics plays a key role. However, the teaching of mechanics at the undergraduate level often confines the applications to old-fashioned devices such as combinations of springs and masses, pendulums, or rolling cylinders.

This book provides an illustration of classical mechanics in the form of problems (at undergraduate level) inspired - for the most part - by contemporary research in physics, and resulting from the teaching and research experience of the authors. A noticeable feature of this book is that it emphasizes the experimental aspects of a large majority of problems. All problems are accompanied by detailed solutions: the calculations are clarified and their physical significance commented on in-depth. Within the solutions, the basic concepts from undergraduate lectures in classical mechanics, necessary to solve the problems, are recalled when needed. The authors systematically mention recent bibliographical references (most of them freely accessible via the Internet) allowing the reader to deepen their understanding of the subject, and thus contributing to the building of a general culture in physics.

Revue de presse :

"The unique aspect of this challenging text lies in the inclusion of special topics such as friction, movement of charged particles, and manipulation of atoms by using lasers ... The authors provide good suggestions for additional reading, citing many primary sources, and include a serviceable index."-- Choice

" This book provides teachers and students with new examples and tools based on contemporary research in physics that could help them gain a better understanding, I like very much the idea that the authors present in the first chapter that without knowing much about the physics of a phenomenon, it is always possible to get useful information and estimations based on simple dimensional analysis. The authors present 42 problems from modern physics. All problems are solved clearly together with their physical significance. The basic concepts are highlighted such that students understand solution methodology. I recommend this book as a supplement to any standard course in classical mechanics." --Contemporary Physics

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Imperial College Press
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1848164793
• ISBN 13: 9781848164796
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 268