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Understanding physics / Michael Mansfield and Colm O'Sullivan.

By: Mansfield, Michael, 1943-.
Contributor(s): O'Sullivan, Colm.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Wiley-Praxis physical science textbook series.Publisher: Chichester : Wiley in association with Praxis, 1998Description: xx,755p : ill ; 26cm + cased.ISBN: 0471975532 (m); 9780471975533; 0471975540 (v) (pbk) :; 9780471975540.Subject(s): Physics | Science | Geometry | Topology | Physics | AlgebraDDC classification: 530.21 MAN | 530
Contents:
Understanding the physical universe -- Using mathematical tools in physics -- Causes of motion: dynamics -- Motion in two and three dimensions -- Fields and energy -- Many-body interactions -- Rigid-body dynamics -- Relative motion -- Special relativity -- Continuum mechanics: mechanical properties of materials -- Thermal physics -- Wave motion -- Introduction to quantum mechanics -- Electric currents -- Electric fields -- Magnetic fields -- Electromagnetic induction: time-varying emfs -- Maxwell's equations: electromagnetic radiation -- Atomic physics -- Electrons in solids: quantum statistics -- Nuclear physics, particle physics and astrophysics.
Summary: This compact work equips the student with a broad insight and knowledge into the basic principles and techniques of physics as they are recognised at the end of the 20th century, and provides a foundation for the treatment of more advanced topics.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Barcode
General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 530 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00160325
General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 530.21 MAN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 38888000040133
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

This unique book places emphasis on the understanding of the material presented by adopting a reflective approach towards the scientific method used. Knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is required however, the authors introduce more advanced mathematical methods in the context of the physical problems which are used for analysis. Modern physics topics, including quantum mechanics and relativity are introduced early and are integrated with more "classical" material from which they have evolved.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Understanding the physical universe -- Using mathematical tools in physics -- Causes of motion: dynamics -- Motion in two and three dimensions -- Fields and energy -- Many-body interactions -- Rigid-body dynamics -- Relative motion -- Special relativity -- Continuum mechanics: mechanical properties of materials -- Thermal physics -- Wave motion -- Introduction to quantum mechanics -- Electric currents -- Electric fields -- Magnetic fields -- Electromagnetic induction: time-varying emfs -- Maxwell's equations: electromagnetic radiation -- Atomic physics -- Electrons in solids: quantum statistics -- Nuclear physics, particle physics and astrophysics.

This compact work equips the student with a broad insight and knowledge into the basic principles and techniques of physics as they are recognised at the end of the 20th century, and provides a foundation for the treatment of more advanced topics.

CIT Module ATOM 7001 - Core reading.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Understanding the Physical Universe
  • Using Mathematical Tools in Physics
  • Causes of Motion: Dynamics
  • Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
  • Fields and Energy
  • Many-body Interactions
  • Rigid-body Dynamics
  • Relative Motion
  • Special Relativity
  • Continuum Mechanics: Mechanical Properties of Materials
  • Thermal Physics
  • Wave Motion
  • Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
  • Electric Currents
  • Electric Fields
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Induction: Time-varying emfs
  • Maxwell's Equations: Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Atomic Physics
  • Electrons in Solids: Quantum Statistics
  • Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics and Astrophysics
  • Answers to Problems
  • Appendices
  • Bibliography
  • Index