Introduction to the Basic Concepts of Modern Physics Special Relativity, Quantum and Statistical Physics

This is the third edition of a well-received textbook on modern physics theory. This book provides an elementary but rigorous and self-contained presentation of the simplest theoretical framework that will meet the needs of undergraduate students. In addition, a number of examples of relevant applic...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Becchi, Carlo Maria, D'Elia, Massimo (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2016, 2016
Edition:3rd ed. 2016
Series:Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics
Subjects:
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to Special Relativity
  • Michelson–Morley Experiment and Lorentz Transformations
  • Relativistic Kinematics
  • Introduction to Quantum Physics.-The Photoelectric Effect
  • Bohr’s Quantum Theory
  • De Broglie’s Interpretation
  • Schrodinger’s Equation
  • The Potential Barrier
  • Quantum Wells and Energy Levels
  • The Harmonic Oscillator
  • Periodic Potentials and Band Spectra
  • The Schrodinger Equation in a Central Potential
  • Introduction to the Statistical Theory of Matter
  • Thermal Equilibrium by Gibbs’ Method
  • The Pressure and the Equation of State.-  A Three Level System
  • The Grand Canonical Ensemble and the Perfect Quantum Gas