University Physics: Volume 2 (3rd Edition)

Author: Wang Shaojie, Gu Mu
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This textbook is compiled based on the new "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 part covers Mechanics and Electromagnetism, including topics such as the kinematics and dynamics of point masses, fundamentals of rigid-body mechanics, an introduction to fluid mechanics, special relativity, electric charges and fields, electric currents and magnetic fields, electromagnetic fields, and Maxwell's equations. The second part includes Thermodynamics, Vibrations, Waves, Optics, and the Fundamentals of Modern Physics, covering topics such as the basics of thermodynamics, the kinetic theory of gases, the fundamentals of vibration, the fundamentals of wave motion, geometric optics, wave optics, quantum physics, nuclear physics, an introduction to particle physics, solids and molecules, 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 textbook is centered around the A-type knowledge points of the "Basic Requirements," with selective expansion of B-type knowledge points to ensure teaching quality while allowing instructors to progress systematically. Additionally, the textbook emphasizes modern theoretical explanations, focuses on the forefront of physics, highlights physical imagery, and minimizes mathematical derivations. The book 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 for general higher education institutions as a textbook for 120-140 hours of university physics courses for non-physics majors. It can also be used as a reference for faculty and students in related fields.