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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
David J. Griffiths - 1994
The book s two-part coverage organizes topics under basic theory, and assembles an arsenal of approximation schemes with illustrative applications. For physicists and engineers. "
Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics
Ferdinand P. Beer - 1977
Following on the success of the first six editions of the series, this work introduces theoretical and pedagogical innovations in statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials education.
Principles of Quantum Mechanics
Ramamurti Shankar - 1980
The postulates of quantum mechanics and the mathematical underpinnings are discussed in a clear, succinct manner." (American Scientist)"No matter how gently one introduces students to the concept of Dirac's bras and kets, many are turned off. Shankar attacks the problem head-on in the first chapter, and in a very informal style suggests that there is nothing to be frightened of." (Physics Bulletin)Reviews of the Second Edition:"This massive text of 700 and odd pages has indeed an excellent get-up, is very verbal and expressive, and has extensively worked out calculational details---all just right for a first course. The style is conversational, more like a corridor talk or lecture notes, though arranged as a text. ... It would be particularly useful to beginning students and those in allied areas like quantum chemistry." (Mathematical Reviews)R. Shankar has introduced major additions and updated key presentations in this second edition of Principles of Quantum Mechanics. New features of this innovative text include an entirely rewritten mathematical introduction, a discussion of Time-reversal invariance, and extensive coverage of a variety of path integrals and their applications. Additional highlights include:- Clear, accessible treatment of underlying mathematics- A review of Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics- Student understanding of quantum theory is enhanced by separate treatment of mathematical theorems and physical postulates- Unsurpassed coverage of path integrals and their relevance in contemporary physicsThe requisite text for advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level students, Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Second Edition is fully referenced and is supported by many exercises and solutions. The book's self-contained chapters also make it suitable for independent study as well as for courses in applied disciplines.
Fundamentals of Physics
David Halliday - 2004
A unique combination of authoritative content and stimulating applications. * Numerous improvements in the text, based on feedback from the many users of the sixth edition (both instructors and students) * Several thousand end-of-chapter problems have been rewritten to streamline both the presentations and answers * 'Chapter Puzzlers' open each chapter with an intriguing application or question that is explained or answered in the chapter * Problem-solving tactics are provided to help beginning Physics students solve problems and avoid common error * The first section in every chapter introduces the subject of the chapter by asking and answering, "What is Physics?" as the question pertains to the chapter * Numerous supplements available to aid teachers and students The extended edition provides coverage of developments in Physics in the last 100 years, including: Einstein and Relativity, Bohr and others and Quantum Theory, and the more recent theoretical developments like String Theory.
Classical Mechanics
John R. Taylor - 2003
John Taylor has brought to his new book, Classical Mechanics, all of the clarity and insight that made his introduction to Error Analysis a best-selling text.
Electric Circuits
James W. Nilsson - 1983
Electric Circuits is the most widely used introductory circuits textbook of the past decade. The book has remained popular due to its success in implementing three themes throughout the text: (1) It builds an understanding of concepts based on information the student has previously learned; (2) The text helps stress the relationship between conceptual understanding and problem-solving approaches; (3) The authors provide numerous examples and problems that use realistic values and situations to give students a strong foundation of engineering practice.
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics [with MasteringPhysics]
Randall D. Knight - 2003
0321513339 / 9780321513335 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics and MasteringPhysics� Package consists of 0321513576 / 9780321513571 Student Workbook for Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics 0321516397 / 9780321516398 MasteringPhysics� with E-book Student Access Kit for Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach 0805327363 / 9780805327366 Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics
Elements of Electromagnetics
Matthew N.O. Sadiku - 1993
The book also provides a balanced presentation of time-varying and static fields, preparingstudents for employment in today's industrial and manufacturing sectors. Streamlined to facilitate student understanding, this edition features worked examples in every chapter that explain how to use the theory presented in the text to solve different kinds of problems. Numerical methods, including MATLAB and vector analysis, are also included to help students analyzesituations that they are likely to encounter in industry practice. Elements of Electromagnetics, Fifth Edition, is designed for introductory undergraduate courses in electromagnetics.
Calculus: Early Transcendentals
James Stewart - 1995
Stewart's Calculus is successful throughout the world because he explains the material in a way that makes sense to a wide variety of readers. His explanations make ideas come alive, and his problems challenge, to reveal the beauty of calculus. Stewart's examples stand out because they are not just models for problem solving or a means of demonstrating techniques--they also encourage readers to develp an analytic view of the subject. This edition includes new problems, examples, and projects. This version of Stewart's book introduced exponential and logarithmic functions in the first chapter and their limits and derivatives are found in Chapters 2 and 3.
Chemistry
Raymond Chang - 1988
It strikes a balance between theory and application by incorporating real examples, and helping students visualize the three-dimensional atomic and molecular structures that are the basis of chemical activity.
Solid State Electronic Devices
Ben G. Streetman - 1972
Students are brought to a level of understanding that will enable them to read much of the current literature on new devices and applications.
Signals and Systems
Alan V. Oppenheim - 1982
KEY TOPICS: The major changes of the revision are reorganization of chapter material and the addition of a much wider range of difficulties.
University Physics with Modern Physics
Hugh D. Young - 1949
Offering time-tested problems, conceptual and visual pedagogy, and a state-of-the-art media package, this 11th edition looks to the future of university physics, in terms of both content and approach.
Course of Theoretical Physics: Vol. 1, Mechanics
L.D. Landau - 1969
The exposition is simple and leads to the most complete direct means of solving problems in mechanics. The final sections on adiabatic invariants have been revised and augmented. In addition a short biography of L D Landau has been inserted.