Physics for Scientists & Engineers Vol. 3 (Chs 36-44) with Modern Physics and Mastering Physics

by Giancoli, Douglas C.

• ISBN13: 9780136139256
• ISBN10: 0136139256
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2008-08-29
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Key Message:This book aims to explain physics in a readable and interesting manner that is accessible and clear, and to teach readers by anticipating their needs and difficulties without oversimplifying. Physics is a description of reality, and thus each topic begins with concrete observations and experiences that readers can directly relate to. We then move on to the generalizations and more formal treatment of the topic. Not only does this make the material more interesting and easier to understand, but it is closer to the way physics is actually practiced. Key Topics: SPECIAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY, EARLY QUANTUM THEORY AND MODELS OF THE ATOM, QUANTUM MECHANICS, QUANTUM MECHANICS OF ATOMS, MOLECULES AND SOLIDS, NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIOACTIVITY, NUCLEAR ENERGY: EFECTS AND USES OF RADIATION, ELEMENTARY PARTICLES, ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY Market Description:This book is written for readers interested in learning the basics of physics.

Author Biography

Douglas C. Giancoli obtained his BA in physics (summa cum laude) from UC Berkeley, his MS in physics at MIT, and his PhD in elementary particle physics back at the UC Berkeley. He spent 2 years as a post-doctoral fellow at UC Berkeley’s Virus lab developing skills in molecular biology and biophysics. His mentors include Nobel winners Emilio Segrè and Donald Glaser.

 

He has taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, traditional as well as innovative ones, and continues to update his textbooks meticulously, seeking ways to better provide an understanding of physics for students.

 

Doug’s favorite spare-time activity is the outdoors, especially climbing peaks. He says climbing peaks is like learning physics: it takes effort and the rewards are great.

 

Douglas C. Giancoli obtained his BA in physics (summa cum laude) from UC Berkeley, his MS in physics at MIT, and his PhD in elementary particle physics back at the UC Berkeley. He spent 2 years as a post-doctoral fellow at UC Berkeley’s Virus lab developing skills in molecular biology and biophysics. His mentors include Nobel winners Emilio Segrè and Donald Glaser.

He has taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, traditional as well as innovative ones, and continues to update his textbooks meticulously, seeking ways to better provide an understanding of physics for students.

Doug’s favorite spare-time activity is the outdoors, especially climbing peaks. He says climbing peaks is like learning physics: it takes effort and the rewards are great.

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Table of Contents

Special Theory of Relativity

Galilean-Newtonian Relativity

The Michelson-Morley Experiment

Postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity

Simultaneity

Time Dilation and the Twin Paradox

Length Contraction

Four-Dimensional Space-Time

Galilean and Lorentz Transformations

Relativistic Momentum and Mass

The Ultimate Speed

Energy and Mass; E=mc2

Doppler Shift for Light

The Impact of Special Relativity

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Problems

Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom

Planck's Quantum Hypothesis

Photon Theory of Light and the Photoelectric Effect

Photons and the Compton Effect

Photon Interactions; Pair Production

Wave-Particle Duality; the Principle of Complementarity

Wave Nature of Matter

Electron Microscopes

Early Models of the Atom

Atomic Spectra: Key to the Structure of the Atom

The Bohr Model

DeBroglie's Hypothesis Applied to Atoms

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Problems

Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics-A New Theory

The Wave Function and Its Interpretation; the Double-Slit Experiment

The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

Philosophic Implications; Probability Versus Determinism

The Schrodinger Equation in One Dimension-Time-Independent Form

Time-Dependent Schrodinger Equation

Free Particles; Plane Waves and Wave Packets

Particle in an Infinitely Deep Square Well Potential (a Rigid Box)

Finite Potential Well

Tunneling through a Barrier

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Problems

Quantum Mechanics of Atoms

Quantum-Mechanical View of Atoms

Hydrogen Atom: Schrodinger Equation and Quantum Numbers

Hydrogen Atom Wave Functions

Complex Atoms; the Exclusion Principle

The Periodic Table of Elements

X-Ray Spectra and Atomic Number

Magnetic Dipole Moments; Total Angular Momentum

Fluorescence and Phosphorescence

Lasers

Holography

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Problems

Molecules and Solids

Bonding in Molecules

Potential-Energy Diagrams for Molecules

Weak (van der Waals) Bonds

Molecular Spectra

Bonding in Solids

Free-Electron Theory of Metals

Band Theory of Solids

Semiconductors and Doping

Semiconductor Diodes

Transistors and Integrated Circuits

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Problems

Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity

Structure and Properties of the Nucleus

Binding Energy and Nuclear Forces

Radioactivity

Alpha Decay

Beta Decay

Gamma Decay

Conservation of Nucleon Number and Other Conservation Laws

Half-Life and Rate of Decay

Decay Series

Radioactive Dating

Detection of Radiation

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Problems

Nuclear Energy: Efects and Uses of Radiation

Nuclear Reactions and the Transmutations of Elements

Cross Section

Nuclear Fission; Nuclear Reactors

Fusion

Passage of radiation through matter; Radiation Damage

Measurement of Radiation-Dosimetry

Radiation Therapy

Tracers

Imaging by Tomography: CAT Scans, and E

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