Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 3rd Edition
Stephen T. Thornton
604 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 0534417817
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Language: English
Publish: 1111737600000
In addition to featuring the latest discoveries, MODERN PHYSICS presents a contemporary and comprehensive approach to physics with a strong emphasis on applications. The authors discuss the experiments that led to key discoveries in order to illustrate the process behind scientific advances and to give students a historical perspective. The text features a flexible organization that allows instructors to select and teach topics in a preferred sequence without compromising the student’s learning experience. A sound theoretical foundation in quantum theory is included to help physics majors succeed in their upper division courses.