University Physics I (Volume 1)

Author: Zhang Sanhui
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Publish Date: 2005-05-18
Features: This book includes the content of mechanics and thermodynamics. The mechanics section systematically introduces the fundamental knowledge of classical mechanics, including concepts, principles, and related conservation laws such as momentum, angular momentum, and energy. It also introduces special relativity at the end. The thermodynamics section, in addition to introducing macroscopic laws, focuses on explaining statistical concepts and principles based on the molecular theory. Both the first and second laws of thermodynamics are clearly explained from the perspective of statistical physics. The "Today in Physics" section introduces several modern physics research topics. The book also includes a large number of examples and exercises drawn from real-life, engineering technology, and natural phenomena. The content of both volumes of this book covers the basic requirements of university physics teaching and can be used as a textbook for physics courses in higher education institutions, as well as a self-study reference for high school physics teachers or other readers.