Modern physics

Author: Wang Yongchang, Editor-in-Chief
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Publishing Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is a national-level planning textbook for the 15th Five-Year Plan in general higher education. It was meticulously compiled by the author based on many years of teaching experience in the "Modern Physics" course for applied physics and other majors. The book uses the fundamental concepts and language of quantum mechanics to present an in-depth yet accessible explanation of the experimental foundations of quantum physics and the various levels of microstructure of matter in the style of general physics. The content includes: the microstructure of matter, the experimental foundations of quantum physics, the Schr?dinger equation, hydrogen atoms and alkali metal atoms, multielectron atoms, etc. The book is rich in content, easy to understand, and highly readable. It is a national-level planning textbook for the 15th Five-Year Plan in general higher education, meticulously compiled by the author based on many years of teaching experience in the "Modern Physics" course for applied physics and other majors. It incorporates the strengths of modern physics textbooks published domestically and internationally in recent years, as well as the author's long-term teaching experiences and research insights. The book uses the fundamental concepts and language of quantum mechanics to present an in-depth yet accessible explanation of the experimental foundations of quantum physics and the various levels of microstructure of matter in the style of general physics. It strives to align closely with domestic teaching practices, with appropriate depth and breadth in content selection, and emphasizes strengthening the coherence of the curriculum structure and the clarity of fundamental concepts. The book is divided into nine chapters, covering: the microstructure of matter, the experimental foundations of quantum physics, the Schr?dinger equation, hydrogen atoms and alkali metal atoms, multielectron atoms, atoms in a magnetic field, molecules, nuclei, and particle physics. It also selectively introduces some cutting-edge developments in modern physics and their applications in high-tech fields. The book includes carefully drawn illustrations, thought-provoking examples, discussion questions, and exercises. It can serve as a textbook for modern physics in applied physics, optical information science and technology, material physics, and other related majors in higher education, as well as for physics majors and other relevant disciplines.