Physics from Planet Earth - An Introduction to Mechanics
1st Edition
Published on 11. September 2015
611 pages
978-1-4987-5215-2 (ISBN)
Description
Expose Your Students to the Elegant World of Physics in an Enticing WayPhysics from Planet Earth - An Introduction to Mechanics provides a one-semester, calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics for first-year undergraduate students studying physics, chemistry, astronomy, or engineering. Developed from classroom-tested materials refined an
Reviews / Votes
"Reading this book makes me want to teach intro physics right away!"-James Battat, Wellesley College
"... a special and unique text for teaching basic mechanics. ... the authors are excellent writers, possessing literary acuity and sensitivity in unusual measure."
-Dr. Lyle Roelofs, President, Berea College
"Astronomy is overflowing with exciting discoveries, ranging from Earth-planets orbiting other stars to exotic phenomena such as black holes and neutron stars. This book brilliantly leverages these topics to entice students to a deeper study of classical mechanics."
-David Charbonneau, Professor of Astronomy, Harvard University
"A refreshing departure from mainstream textbooks on classical mechanics that any ingenuous and inquisitive student will love."
-Stefano Moretti, Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southampton
More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate students in physics, chemistry, astronomy, and engineering; professionals interested in classical mechanics.
Illustrations
546 farbige Abbildungen, 24 s/w Tabellen
546 color images and 24 tables
File size
40,63 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4987-5215-2 (9781498752152)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Joseph C. Amato | Enrique J. Galvez
Physics from Planet Earth - An Introduction to Mechanics
An Introduction to Classical Mechanics
Book
06/2015
1st Edition
CRC Press
€129.50
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Persons
Joseph C. Amato retired from Colgate University in 2009 as the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Physics. He earned a PhD in experimental solid state physics from Rutgers University. He has conducted research in low-temperature physics, accelerator physics, granular materials, and physics education, including the design of novel laboratory apparatus and exercises for introductory physics courses.
Enrique J. Galvez is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Colgate University. He earned a PhD in physics from the University of Notre Dame. His research interests focus on atomic and optical physics, such as experimental atomic physics with Rydberg atoms, geometric phases in optics, and photon entanglement, as well as physics education, including the development of new quantum mechanics laboratories.
Enrique J. Galvez is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Colgate University. He earned a PhD in physics from the University of Notre Dame. His research interests focus on atomic and optical physics, such as experimental atomic physics with Rydberg atoms, geometric phases in optics, and photon entanglement, as well as physics education, including the development of new quantum mechanics laboratories.
Content
Mathematical Toolbox. Conservation of Momentum. Conservation of Energy. Conservation of Angular Momentum. Going Beyond. Appendices. Index.
