Physics of the Atom
4th Edition
Published on 1. January 1984
Book
Paperback/Softback
536 pages
978-0-201-08878-6 (ISBN)
Description
The fourth edition of Physics of the Atom is designed to meet the modern need for a better understanding of the atomic age. It is an introduction suitable for students with a background in university physics and mathematical competence at the level of calculus. This book is designed to be an extension of the introductory university physics course into the realm of atomic physics. It should give students a proficiency in this field comparable to their proficiency in mechanics, heat, sound, light, and electricity.
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
1706 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-201-08878-6 (9780201088786)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. The Atomic View of Matter.
2. The Atomic View of Electricity.
3. The Atomic View of Radiation.
4. The Atomic Models of Rutherford and Bohr.
5. Relativity.
6. X-rays.
7. Waves and Particles.
8. Quantum Mechanics.
9. The Atomic View of Solids.
10. Natural Radioactivity.
11. Nuclear Reactions and Artificial Radioactivity.
12. Nuclear Energy.
13. High-energy Physics.
Appendices.
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems.
Index.
2. The Atomic View of Electricity.
3. The Atomic View of Radiation.
4. The Atomic Models of Rutherford and Bohr.
5. Relativity.
6. X-rays.
7. Waves and Particles.
8. Quantum Mechanics.
9. The Atomic View of Solids.
10. Natural Radioactivity.
11. Nuclear Reactions and Artificial Radioactivity.
12. Nuclear Energy.
13. High-energy Physics.
Appendices.
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems.
Index.