University Physics (3rd Edition), Volume 1

Author: Wang Shaojie
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This textbook is compiled based on the Basic Requirements for University Physics Teaching in Non-Physics Majors of Science and Engineering announced by the Ministry of Education. It systematically elaborates on the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of university physics. The first volume contains two parts: Mechanics and Electromagnetism, including topics such as the kinematics and dynamics of point particles, fundamentals of rigid-body mechanics, an introduction to fluid mechanics, special relativity, charges and electric fields, current and magnetic fields, electromagnetic fields, and Maxwell's equations. The second volume consists of three parts: Thermodynamics, Vibrations, Waves, and Optics, as well as the Fundamentals of Modern Physics, covering topics such as the fundamentals of thermodynamics, the kinetic theory of gases, the fundamentals of vibration, the fundamentals of waves, geometrical optics, wave optics, quantum physics, nuclear physics, an introduction to particle physics, solid-state and molecular physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Each chapter is accompanied by reading materials, thought questions, and exercises, with answers to the exercises provided at the end of the book. The core content of the entire textbook is based on the A-type knowledge points of the basic requirements, with selective expansion of B-type knowledge points, ensuring both teaching content and facilitating a progressive teaching approach. Additionally, the selection emphasizes the explanation of modern theories, focuses on the forefront of physics, highlights physical imagery, and minimizes mathematical derivations. The textbook also considers the needs of bilingual teaching by including English annotations for physical quantities and physics terminology. This textbook features a systematic theoretical framework, comprehensive explanations, and an appropriate level of difficulty, making it suitable as a teaching material for 120-140 hours of university physics courses for non-physics majors in general higher education institutions. It can also be used as a reference for faculty and students in related fields.