Physics

Author: Chen Yisheng (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book covers topics including vector operations, particle mechanics, rigid-body rotation about a fixed axis, fundamentals of special relativity, fundamentals of thermodynamics, electrostatics, magnetic fields of steady currents, the interconversion of electricity and magnetism, vibrations, waves, wave optics, the quantum nature of light, an introduction to quantum mechanics, atomic nuclei and fundamental particles, and also includes a special section on fluid dynamics. The book emphasizes connections with modern science and technology, with summaries at the end of each chapter and supplementary reading materials to broaden horizons and enhance understanding. The problem set includes a significant number of estimation problems and thought-provoking questions, as well as problems designed for computer solutions. The content is structured with flexibility to accommodate the needs of instructors in selecting topics. To facilitate self-study, the book includes numerous illustrative examples. Additionally, it comes with a CD-ROM for remote education and adult education students. The CD-ROM contains basic requirements for each chapter, self-test questions with solutions, and numerous computer simulations demonstrating physical processes. This book can serve as a physics textbook for engineering universities, as well as for remote education, adult education, and higher self-study programs in physics.