Introduction to modern physics / John D. McGervey.
By: McGervey, John D
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BookPublisher: New York : Academic Press, 1983Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xi, 756 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0124835600.Subject(s): Physics | Quantum theoryDDC classification: 539 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 539 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00030240 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Introduction to Modern Physics, Second Edition is a 16-chapter text that discusses the principles of modern physics. This book deals first with the basic topics of modern science including the atomic nature of matter and electricity; the theory of relativity; the old quantum theory; waves and particles; and the Schrödinger equation. The subsequent chapters cover other general topics of molecular spectra, superconductivity, and the biological effects of radiation, illustrating the fundamental quantum theory of angular momentum and the harmonic oscillator. The remaining chapters explore the properties of nucleus, nuclear transformation, and interactions of particles. This book is an invaluable source for undergraduate quantum mechanics students.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The atomic nature of matter and electricity -- The theory of relativity -- The old quantum theory -- Waves and particles -- Schrodinger equation I:one dimension -- Schrodinger equation II:three dimensions -- The hydrogen atom -- Further applications of quantum theory -- Atomic and molecular spectra -- Atomic radiation -- Quantum statistics -- The electronic structure of solids -- Nuclear radiation -- Properties of the nucleus -- Nuclear transformations -- Particles and interactions.