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...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2016, 2016
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. 2016 |
| Series: | Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics
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| 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