Physics of Matter
1st Edition
Published on 27. April 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-1-119-46858-5 (ISBN)
Description
The book is an introductory textbook on the nature of matter. It is based on a description of gases, liquids, liquid crystals and solids in terms of the forces that bind atoms together and the thermal motion of the atoms. It discusses the relationship of these phases of matter to heat and the basic principles of thermodynamics. Based on a first year core course that is common to all universities, this text is suitable for all physics and science students.
The book is unique in its coverage of material and includes topics that have become important in recent times such as soft matter and liquid crystals. Material in the book is reinforced by numerous worked examples in the text and problems and solutions at the end of each chapter, the latter ranging in difficulty from simple exercises to challenging problems.
The emphasis is on clarity of exposition and explanation, putting the physics before the mathematical with general physical principles that can be more widely applied being stressed.
The book is unique in its coverage of material and includes topics that have become important in recent times such as soft matter and liquid crystals. Material in the book is reinforced by numerous worked examples in the text and problems and solutions at the end of each chapter, the latter ranging in difficulty from simple exercises to challenging problems.
The emphasis is on clarity of exposition and explanation, putting the physics before the mathematical with general physical principles that can be more widely applied being stressed.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 188 mm
Width: 236 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
968 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-46858-5 (9781119468585)
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George King is Emeritus Professor of Physics in the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Manchester and Fellow of the Institute of Physics. His research interests are the study of atoms and molecules using synchrotron radiation and electron impact excitation, and he is the author of over 200 published papers describing these studies. He has over 40 years teaching experience that includes lecturing a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.