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Book SynopsisThe origin and evolution of the primordial perturbation is key to understanding structure formation in the earliest stages of the Universe. Giving a thorough account of theoretical cosmology and perturbations in the early Universe, this graduate-level textbook describes their observational consequences and how such observations relate to primordial physical processes.Trade Review'I like this book a lot. It is written very clearly and organised so well that it is easy to navigate. Both authors are undoubted experts and they handle the material with confidence as well as displaying deep insights and physical understanding.' Peter Coles, The Observatory'The Primordial Density Perturbation is a welcome addition … [the] presentation is lucid and modern. [Lyth and Liddle's] volume warrants a place on the shelves of all researchers in advanced cosmology …' Physics TodayTable of Contents1. Overview; Part I. Relativity: 2. Special relativity; 3. General relativity; Part II. The Universe after the First Second: 4. The unperturbed Universe; 5. The primordial density perturbation; 6. Stochastic properties; 7. Newtonian perturbations; 8. General relativistic perturbations; 9. The matter distribution; 10. Cosmic microwave background anistropy; 11. Boltzmann hierarchy and polarization; 12. Isocurvature and tensor modes; Part III. Field Theory: 13. Scalar fields and gravity; 14. Internal symmetry; 15. Quantum field theory; 16. The Standard Model; 17. Supersymmetry; Part IV. Inflation and the Early Universe: 18. Slow-roll inflation; 19. More inflation paradigms; 20. Reheating and phase transitions; 21. Baryon number, CDM and dark energy; 22. Generating field perturbations at horizon exit; 23. Generating ζ at horizon exit; 24. Generating ζ and Si after horizon exit; 25. Slow-roll inflation and observation; Appendixes; Index.

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Book SynopsisIncorporating continuum mechanics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics and atomistic simulations, this book explains many key theoretical ideas behind multiscale modeling. It is ideal for graduate students and researchers in physics, materials science, chemistry and engineering. Together with Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, it presents the complete fundamentals of materials modeling.Trade Review'This is an exceptional book on the subject, and for more than one reason. First, it is extremely well written. The authors are very clearly talented writers. The text is thought provoking, original and crystal clear (no pun is intended). Second, the book is quite attractive to the eye. It is full with pictures and illustrations, and their captions are very detailed. Only from looking at the figures and reading the captions one can learn a great deal. The important equations appear in a 'shaded' box. The whole appearance of the book is very inviting to read.' Dan Givoli, Expressions: The Journal of the International Association of Computational MechanicsTable of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics: 2. Essential continuum mechanics and thermodynamics; Part II. Atomistics: 3. Lattices and crystal structures; 4. Quantum mechanics of materials; 5. Empirical atomistic models of materials; 6. Molecular statics; Part III. Atomistic Foundations of Continuum Concepts: 7. Classical equilibrium statistical mechanics; 8. Microscopic expressions for continuum fields; 9. Molecular dynamics; Part IV. Multiscale Methods: 10. What is multiscale modeling?; 11. Atomistic constitutive relations for multilattice crystals; 12. Atomistic/continuum coupling: static methods; 13. Atomistic/continuum coupling: finite temperature and dynamics; Appendix; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisString theory is one of the most exciting and challenging areas of modern theoretical physics. This book guides the reader from the basics of string theory to recent developments. It introduces the basics of perturbative string theory, world-sheet supersymmetry, space-time supersymmetry, conformal field theory and the heterotic string, before describing modern developments, including D-branes, string dualities and M-theory. It then covers string geometry and flux compactifications, applications to cosmology and particle physics, black holes in string theory and M-theory, and the microscopic origin of black-hole entropy. It concludes with Matrix theory, the AdS/CFT duality and its generalizations. This book is ideal for graduate students and researchers in modern string theory, and will make an excellent textbook for a one-year course on string theory. It contains over 120 exercises with solutions, and over 200 homework problems with solutions available on a password protected website fTrade Review'This is the first comprehensive textbook on string theory to also offer an up-to-date picture of the most important theoretical developments of the last decade, including the AdS/CFT correspondence and flux compactifications, which have played a crucial role in modern efforts to make contact with experiment. An excellent resource for graduate students as well as researchers in high-energy physics and cosmology.' Nima Arkani-Hamed, Harvard University'An exceptional introduction to string theory that contains a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the theory, including recent developments. The clear pedagogical style and the many excellent exercises should provide the interested student or researcher a straightforward path to the frontiers of current research.' David Gross, Director of the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara and winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2004'Masterfully written by pioneers of the subject, comprehensive, up-to-date and replete with illuminating problem sets and their solutions, String Theory and M-theory: A Modern Introduction provides an ideal preparation for research on the current forefront of the fundamental laws of nature. It is destined to become the standard textbook in the subject.' Andrew Strominger, Harvard University'This book is a magnificent resource for students and researchers alike in the rapidly evolving field of string theory. It is unique in that it is targeted for students without any knowledge of string theory and at the same time it includes the very latest developments of the field, all presented in a very fluid and simple form. The lucid description is nicely complemented by very instructive problems. I highly recommend this book to all researchers interested in the beautiful field of string theory.' Cumrun Vafa, Harvard University'This elegantly written book will be a valuable resource for students looking for an entry-way to the vast and exciting topic of string theory. The authors have skillfully made a selection of topics aimed at helping the beginner get up to speed. I am sure it will be widely read.' Edward Witten, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, winner of the Fields Medal in 1990Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. The bosonic string; 3. Conformal field theory and string interactions; 4. Strings with world-sheet supersymmetry; 5. Strings with space-time supersymmetry; 6. T-duality and D-branes; 7. The heterotic string; 8. M-theory and string duality; 9. String geometry; 10. Flux compactifications; 11. Black holes in string theory; 12. Gauge theory/string theory dualities; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisAn accessible yet rigorous discussion of the thermodynamics of surfaces and interfaces, delivering a comprehensive guide without an overwhelming amount of mathematics. It features case studies to illustrate real-world applications, and study problems to reinforce the reader's understanding of important concepts. An ideal reference for students and practitioners in the field.Trade Review'… a good read, with very complex phenomena explained in a fairly simple and straightforward way.' MRS Bulletin'Meier fills an important gap in the thermodynamics literature with this book.' H. Giesche, ChoiceTable of Contents1. Summary of basic thermodynamic concepts; 2. Introduction to surface quantities; 3. Equilibrium at intersections of surfaces: wetting; 4. Surfaces of crystalline solids; 5. Interphase interfaces; 6. Curved surfaces; 7. Adsorption; 8. Adhesion.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of the writings of Paul Feyerabend is focused on his philosophy of quantum physics, the hotbed of the key issues of his most debated ideas. Written between 1948 and 1970, these writings come from his first and most productive period. These early works are important for two main reasons. First, they document Feyerabend's deep concern with the philosophical implications of quantum physics and its interpretations. These ideas were paid less attention in the following two decades. Second, the writings provide the crucial background for Feyerabend's critiques of Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn. Although rarely considered by scholars, Feyerabend's early work culminated in the first version of Against Method. These writings guided him on all the key issues of his most well-known and debated theses, such as the incommensurability thesis, the principles of proliferation and tenacity, and his particular version of relativism, and more specifically on quantum mechanics.Table of ContentsPart I. Papers and Book Chapters, 1948–70: 1. The concept of intelligibility in modern physics (1948); 2. Physics and ontology (1954); 3. Determinism and quantum mechanics (1954); 4. A remark about von Neumann's proof (1956); 5. Complementarity (1958); 6. Niels Bohr's interpretation of the quantum theory (1961); 7. Problems of microphysics (1962); 8. About conservative traits in the sciences and especially in quantum theory, and their elimination (1963); 9. Problems of microphysics (1964); 10. Peculiarity and change in physical knowledge (1965); 11. Dialectical materialism and the quantum theory (1966); 12. Remarks about the application of non-classical logics in quantum theory (1966); 13. On the possibility of a perpetuum mobile of the second kind (1966); 14. In defense of classical physics (1970); Part II. Reviews and Comments, 1957–67: 15. Review of Alfred Landé, Foundations of Quantum-Mechanics: A Study in Continuity and Symmetry (1957); 16. Discussions with Léon Rosenfeld and David Bohm (1957); 17. Review of John von Neumann, Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Mechanics (1958); 18. Review of Hans Reichenbach, The Direction of Time (1959); 19. Professor Landé on the reduction of the wave packet (1960); 20. Comments on Grünbaum's 'Law and Convention in Physical Theory' (1960); 21. Comment on Hill's 'Quantum Physics and Relativity Theory' (1960); 22. Review of Norwood R. Hanson, The Concept of the Positron: A Philosophical Analysis (1964); 23. Review of Hans Reichenbach, Philosophic Foundations of Quantum Mechanics (1967); Part III. Encyclopaedia Entries, 1958–67: 24. Natural philosophy (1958); 25. Philosophical problems of quantum theory (1964); 26. Ludwig Boltzmann, 1844–1906 (1967); 27. Werner Heisenberg (1967); 28. Max Planck, 1858–1947 (1967); 29. Erwin Schrödinger, 1887–1961 (1967).

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Book SynopsisIntroducing the essential concepts of 2D IR spectroscopy, this book is an excellent starting point for graduate students and researchers new to this exciting field. It develops an intuitive understanding so readers will be able to accurately interpret 2D IR spectra and design their own spectrometer.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Designing multiple pulse experiments; 3. Mukamelian or perturbative expansion of the density matrix; 4. Basics of 2D IR spectroscopy; 5. Polarization control; 6. Molecular couplings; 7. 2D IR lineshapes; 8. Dynamic cross peaks; 9. Experimental designs, data collection and processing; 10. Simple simulation strategies; 11. Pulse sequence design: some examples; Appendices; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisFor over a century lattice sums have been studied by mathematicians and scientists in diverse areas of science, in some cases unwittingly duplicating previous work. Here, at last, is a comprehensive overview of the substantial body of knowledge that now exists on lattice sums and their applications.Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; 1. Lattice sums; 2. Convergence of lattice sums and Madelung's constant; 3. Angular lattice sums; 4. Use of Dirichlet series with Complex characters; 5. Lattice sums and Ramanujan's modular equations; 6. Closed form evaluations of three- and four-dimensional sums; 7. Electron sums; 8. Madelung sums in higher dimensions; 9. 70 years of the Watson integrals; Appendix A. Tables; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisQuantum information theory is a branch of science at the frontier of physics, mathematics, and information science, and offers a variety of solutions that are impossible using classical theory. This book provides a detailed introduction to the key concepts used in processing quantum information and reveals that quantum mechanics is a generalisation of classical probability theory. The second edition contains new sections and entirely new chapters: the hot topic of multipartite entanglement; in-depth discussion of the discrete structures in finite dimensional Hilbert space, including unitary operator bases, mutually unbiased bases, symmetric informationally complete generalized measurements, discrete Wigner function, and unitary designs; the Gleason and KochenSpecker theorems; the proof of the Lieb conjecture; the measure concentration phenomenon; and the Hastings'' non-additivity theorem. This richly-illustrated book will be useful to a broad audience of graduates and researchers interTrade Review'True story: A few years ago my daughter took a break from her usual question, 'Dad, what is your favourite colour?' and asked instead, 'What is your favourite shape?' I was floored! 'What a wonderful question; my favourite shape is Hilbert space!' 'What does it look like?' she asked. My answer: 'I don't know! But every day when I go to work, that's what I think about.' What I was speaking of, of course, is the geometry of quantum-state space. It is as much a mystery today as it was those years ago, and maybe more so as we learn to focus on its most key and mysterious features. This book, the worn first-edition of which I've had on my shelf for 11 years, is the indispensable companion for anyone's journey into that exotic terrain. Beyond all else, I am thrilled about the inclusion of two new chapters in the new edition, one of which I believe goes to the very heart of the meaning of quantum theory.' Christopher A. Fuchs, University of Massachusetts, Boston'The quantum world is full of surprises as is the mathematical theory that describes it. Bengtsson and Życzkowski prove to be expert guides to the deep mathematical structure that underpins quantum information science. Key concepts such as multipartite entanglement and quantum contextuality are discussed with extraordinary clarity. A particular feature of this new edition is the treatment of SIC generalised measurements and the curious bridge they make between quantum physics and number theory.' Gerard J. Milburn, University of QueenslandPraise for the first edition: 'Geometry of Quantum States can be considered an indispensable item on a bookshelf of everyone interest in quantum information theory and its mathematical background.' Miłosz Michalski, editor of Open Systems and Information DynamicsPraise for the first edition: 'Bengtsson's and Zyczkowski's book is an artful presentation of the geometry that lies behind quantum theory … the authors collect, and artfully explain, many important results scattered throughout the literature on mathematical physics. The careful explication of statistical distinguishability metrics (Fubini-Study and Bures) is the best I have read.' Gerard Milburn, University of QueenslandTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Convexity, colours, and statistics; 2. Geometry of probability distributions; 3. Much ado about spheres; 4. Complex projective spaces; 5. Outline of quantum mechanics; 6. Coherent states and group actions; 7. The stellar representation; 8. The space of density matrices; 9. Purification of mixed quantum states; 10. Quantum operations; 11. Duality: maps versus states; 12. Discrete structures in Hilbert space; 13. Density matrices and entropies; 14. Distinguishability measures; 15. Monotone metrics and measures; 16. Quantum entanglement; 17. Multipartite entanglement; Appendix 1. Basic notions of differential geometry; Appendix 2. Basic notions of group theory; Appendix 3. Geometry – do it yourself; Appendix 4. Hints and answers to the exercises; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisWilliam Thomson, Baron Kelvin (18241907), was one of the most important Victorian scientists. These volumes collect together Kelvin's lectures for a wider audience. Volume 1 includes talks about the constitution of matter and basic topics in physics such as light, heat, electricity and gravity.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Capillary action; 2. Electrical units of measurement; 3. The sorting demon of Maxwell; 4. Elasticity viewed as possibly a mode of motion; 5. The size of atoms; 6. Steps towards a kinetic theory of matter; 7. The six gateways of knowledge; 8. The wave theory of light; 9. On the age of the sun's heat; 10. On the sun's heat; 11. Electrical measurement; Index.

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Book SynopsisNobel Prize winner Sir Joseph John Thomson (18581940), discoverer of the electron, was one of the most important Cambridge physicists of the later nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries. This 1936 memoir gives a fascinating picture of Cambridge scientific research during the period 18761936.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Boyhood and Owens College; 2. Undergraduate days: Cambridge then and now; 3. Cambridge, 1879–84; 4. The Cavendish Laboratory - and Professorship of Experimental Physics; 5. Psychical research; 6. First and second visits to America, 1869, 1903; 7. Visits to Canada and Berlin; 8. War work - Cambridge during the war; 9. Visit to America in 1923; 10. Some Trinity men; 11. Discharge of electricity through gases; the discovery of the electron; positive rays; 12. Physics in my time; Appendix; Index.

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Book SynopsisQuantum mechanics impacts on many areas of physics from pure theory to applications. However it is difficult to interpret, and philosophical contradictions and counter-intuitive results are apparent at a fundamental level. This book presents current understanding of the theory, providing a historical introduction and discussing many of its interpretations. Fully revised from the first edition, this book contains state-of-the-art research including loophole-free experimental Bell test, and theorems on the reality of the wave function including the PBR theorem, and a new section on quantum simulation. More interpretations are now included, and these are described and compared, including discussion of their successes and difficulties. Other sections have been expanded, including quantum error correction codes and the reference section. It is ideal for researchers in physics and maths, and philosophers of science interested in quantum physics and its foundations.Trade Review'The book attempts to provide a balanced view of the conceptual difficulties of quantum theory.' K.-E. Hellwig, zbMATHTable of ContentsForeword; Preface; 1. Historical perspective; 2. Present situation, remaining conceptual difficulties; 3. The theorem of Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen; 4. Bell theorem; 5. Other inequalities, Cirelson's limit, signaling; 6. More theorems; 7. Quantum entanglement; 8. Applications of quantum entanglement; 9. Quantum measurement; 10. Experiments: quantum reduction seen in real time; 11. Various interpretations and reconstructions of quantum mechanics; 12. Conclusion; 13. Annex: basic mathematical tools of quantum mechanics; Appendix A. Mental content of the state vector; Appendix B. Bell inequalities in non-deterministic local theories; Appendix C. Attempting to construct a 'separable' quantum theory; Appendix D. Maximal probability for a state; Appendix E. The influence of pair selection; Appendix F. Impossibility of superluminal communication; Appendix G. Quantum measurements at different times; Appendix H. Manipulating and preparing additional variables; Appendix I. Correlations and trajectories in Bohmian theory; Appendix J. Models for spontaneous reduction of the state vector; Appendix K. Consistent families of histories; Appendix L. Attractive Schrödinger dynamics; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisIn this modern and distinctive textbook, Helliwell and Sahakian present classical mechanics as a thriving and contemporary field with strong connections to cutting-edge research topics in physics. Each part of the book concludes with a capstone chapter describing various key topics in quantum mechanics, general relativity, and other areas of modern physics, clearly demonstrating how they relate to advanced classical mechanics, and enabling students to appreciate the central importance of classical mechanics within contemporary fields of research. Numerous and detailed examples are interleaved with theoretical content, illustrating abstract concepts more concretely. Extensive problem sets at the end of each chapter further reinforce students'' understanding of key concepts, and provide opportunities for assessment or self-testing. A detailed online solutions manual and lecture slides accompany the text for instructors. Often a flexible approach is required when teaching advanced classicTrade Review'This book is an insightful and modern exposition of classical mechanics. It expertly covers the subject and integrates it into a broader context, revealing connections to the general theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, the theory of complex systems, etc. It will make a great advanced undergraduate textbook, with an extensive selection of problems at the end of each chapter.' Emil Yuzbashyan, Rutgers University'This is an excellent text that fills a vital gap in the conventional presentation of classical mechanics: it explains clearly the fundamental theory while linking it to diverse applications of current interest - black holes, gauge theory, chaos, and the path to quantum theory.' Samir Mathur, Ohio State University'Helliwell and Sahakian redefine the classical mechanics textbook. Ample coverage of classical theory is connected to modern ideas of general relativity and quantum physics throughout the text in the choice of topics and examples. I would have loved this book as a student for its breadth and sophistication.' Peter Lepage, Cornell UniversityTable of ContentsPart I: 1. Newtonian particle mechanics; 2. Relativity; 3. The variational principle; 4. Lagrangian mechanics; 5. From classical to quantum and back; Part II: 6. Constraints and symmetries; 7. Gravitation; 8. Electromagnetism; 9. Accelerating frames; 10. From black holes to random forces; Part III: 11. Hamiltonian formulation; 12. Rigid body dynamics; 13. Coupled oscillators; 14. Complex systems; 15. Seeds of quantization; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis engaging text uses the performance, recording, and enjoyment of music to present basic principles of physics. The narrative lays out specific results from physics, as well as some of the methodology, thought processes, and 'interconnectedness' of physics concepts, results, and ideas.Trade Review'This textbook is written with a palpable passion for physics, music, and communicating science to others. What makes it stand out from other physics texts is the deep connection with music, both in terms of using physics to explain principles underpinning music, but also in terms of capturing the philosophy of both fields. The book does not shy away from the human perception side of the story, which is critical in music and rarely, if ever, considered in physics. I will assign it to the reading list for the Science of Music module that I teach.' Oksana Trushkevych, University of Warwick'I highly recommend this book. The text is readable, and suitable for a broad range of student levels. The end-of-chapter problems connect well with the chapter content, and provide a reasonable balance of beginning and advanced questions. The progression of topics is logical, the range is wide, and the content intriguing.' Ananda Shastri, Minnesota State University MoorheadTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Frequency and rates; 3. The notes we use; 4. The frequency domain and pitch; 5. Harmonic oscillators and resonance; 6. String theory; 7. Normal modes; 8. Traveling waves; 9. The uncertainty principle; 10. Nonlinear physics; 11. Classical gases; 12. The speed of sound in a gas; 13. Sounds we hear; 14. Sound in pipes; 15. Sound in three dimensions; 16. Interference, diffraction, and diffusion; 17. Faraday's laws of induction; 18. RC time constants; 19. Physics and recording technology; 20. Electronics and music; Appendices; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to dimensional analysis covers the methods, history and formalisation of the field, and provides physics and engineering applications. Covering topics from mechanics, hydro- and electrodynamics to thermal and quantum physics, it illustrates the possibilities and limitations of dimensional analysis. Introducing basic physics and fluid engineering topics through the mathematical methods of dimensional analysis, this book is perfect for students in physics, engineering and mathematics. Explaining potentially unfamiliar concepts such as viscosity and diffusivity, the text includes worked examples and end-of-chapter problems with answers provided in an accompanying appendix, which help make it ideal for self-study. Long-standing methodological problems arising in popular presentations of dimensional analysis are also identified and solved, making the book a useful text for advanced students and professionals.Trade Review'This short book provides an introduction to dimensional analysis, covering its history, methods and formalisation, and shows its application to a number of physics and engineering problems. … Aimed primarily at physics and engineering students in their first university courses, it can also be useful to experienced students and professionals. Being concise and providing problems with solutions at the end of each chapter, the book is ideal for self study.' Virginia Greco, CERN Courier'Dimensional, or unit, analysis is a useful tool for finding relations between variables that describe a physical system. Although it has applications across all fields of physics, it is not a regular part of a typical undergraduate physics curriculum. … Don Lemons addresses that gap. … His latest book is written in a casual style, as if he were talking to his students and giving them step-by-step guidance. Lemons shares his personal experience applying dimensional analysis to problems. For instance, he discusses the hydraulic jump, a phenomenon one can see in a kitchen sink. … Such anecdotes make dimensional analysis more accessible and less intimidating. … Lemons's book is a well-written entry-level text that will be of value to curious undergraduates in physics and engineering.' Hong Lin, Physics Today'The approach taken to the subject is example based: each chapter contains several examples which are dealt with in detail and end with exercise problems. Many of the exercise problems are interesting and are sure to pique the interest of the reader … A good handle on dimensional analysis is probably the most important skill that a modeller should have and this book is an ideal introductory text on the topic. The manner in which the book is written and the material is presented makes it ideal for students who wish to study the material on their own; it is also very useful for instructors involved in teaching courses on modelling. The production quality of the book is very high. The book will be very useful for students, early stage researchers and instructors in physics, mathematics and engineering and I have no hesitations in recommending it.' M. P. Gururajan, Contemporary Physics'A short introduction that can stimulate students' interest, broaden their analytical toolbox, and enhance their understanding of the subject.' Misha Prepelitsa, SIAM ReviewTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; 2. Mechanics; 3. Hydrodynamics; 4. Temperature and heat; 5. Electrodynamics and plasma physics; 6. Quantum physics; 7. Dimensional cosmology; 8. Appendix. Answers to problems; Index.

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Book SynopsisThere is a large and growing number of excellent books on physics and sports. While these books are well written, educational, and often entertaining, they are simply not textbooks. Physics concepts such as: force, velocity, and torque, come into the discussion. Interesting facts are given, and occasionally a formula is applied. However, the focus is typically on conveying interesting physics related facts about a particular sport, rather than developing a general appreciation and facility for scientific reasoning. The Physics of Sports is intended as a textbook for a 1 semester or a 1-2 quarter undergraduate course, for students - not necessarily intending to major in Physical Science, Engineering, or a related field. With this course, it is hoped that a student's natural interest in athletics and the direct relevance to concrete material will bridge the gap for students, turned off by the seemingly abstract stuff covered in many undergraduate physics courses. The discussion being Table of ContentsPrimary Chapters1) Warm-up: Basic concepts2) Racing, Mathematically3) Net Force: Dwight Howard illustrates4) Punts, the Fosbury Flop, and Other Projectile Motions5) Curveballs, Foul Shots, and Bent Kicks6) Game Changers: Collisions in Sports7) Energy in Sports: Bursts of Power8) Energy and Timing in Elastic Equipment9) The Physics of Cycling10) Twisting Athletes in FlightSupplementary Chapters11) Lines of Action on the Line of Scrimmage: The Torque Wars12) A Barry Bonds Home Run13) The Pole Vault14) Is It Better to Run through First Base or to Dive?A - Unit ConversionsB - Tables of Relevant Physical PropertiesFurther ReadingAnswers to Odd-Numbered Problems

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Book SynopsisSix Ideas That Shaped Physics is the 21st Century's alternative to traditional, encyclopedic textbooks. Thomas Moore designed this textbook to teach students the following: (1) To apply basic physical principles to realistic situations (2) To solve realistic problems (3) To resolve contradictions between their preconceptions and the laws of physics (4) To organize the ideas of physics into an integrated hierarchy.McGraw-Hill's Connect, is also available as an optional, add on item. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, how they need it, so that class time is more effective. Connect allows the professor to assign homework, quizzes, and tests easily and automatically grades and records the scores of the student's work. Problems are randomized to prevent sharing of answers an may also have a "multi-step solution" which helps move the students' learning along if they e

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Light and Light Waves 2. Reflection and Refraction 3. Lenses 4. The Human Eye 5. Photography 6. Color and Color Vision 7. Additive Color Mixing 8. Subtractive Color Mixing 9. Color Generating Mechanisms 10. Sound Waves 11. Simple Harmonic Motion 12. Damping and Resonance 13. Vibration of Strings 14. Waves in Pipes 15. Superposition, beats, and Harmony 16. Musical Scales 17. Fourier Analysis 18. Musical Instruments 19. Sound Perception: Timbre, Loudness, and Pitch 20. The Ear 21. Solutions to Problems

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCONTENTS OF VOLUME 1 APPLICATIONS LIST xii PREFACE xiv AVAILABLE SUPPLEMENTS AND MEDIA xxii NOTES TO STUDENTS (AND INSTRUCTORS) ON THE FORMAT xxiv COLOR USE: VECTORS, FIELDS, AND SYMBOLS xxv CHAPTER1: INTRODUCTION, MEASUREMENT, ESTIMATING 1—1 The Nature of Science 1—2 Models, Theories, and Laws 1—3 Measurement and Uncertainty; Significant Figures 1—4 Units, Standards, and the SI System 1—5 Converting Units 1—6 Order of Magnitude: Rapid Estimating *1—7 Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 2: DESCRIBING MOTION: KINEMATICS IN ONE DIMENSION 2—1 Reference Frames and Displacement 2—2 Average Velocity 2—3 Instantaneous Velocity 2—4 Acceleration 2—5 Motion at Constant Acceleration 2—6 Solving Problems 2—7 Freely Falling Objects *2—8 Variable Acceleration; Integral Calculus *2—9 Graphical Analysis and Numerical Integration SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 3: KINEMATICS IN TWO OR THREE DIMENSIONS; VECTORS 3—1 Vectors and Scalars 3—2 Addition of Vectors–Graphical Methods 3—3 Subtraction of Vectors, and Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar 3—4 Adding Vectors by Components 3—5 Unit Vectors 3—6 Vector Kinematics 3—7 Projectile Motion 3—8 Solving Problems Involving Projectile Motion 3—9 Relative Velocity SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 4: DYNAMICS: NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION 4—1 Force 4—2 Newton’s First Law of Motion 4—3 Mass 4—4 Newton’s Second Law of Motion 4—5 Newton’s Third Law of Motion 4—6 Weight–the Force of Gravity; and the Normal Force 4—7 Solving Problems with Newton’s Laws: Free-Body Diagrams 4—8 Problem Solving–A General Approach SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 5: USING NEWTON’S LAWS: FRICTION, CIRCULAR MOTION, DRAG FORCES 5—1 Applications of Newton’s Laws Involving Friction 5—2 Uniform Circular Motion–Kinematics 5—3 Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion 5—4 Highway Curves: Banked and Unbanked *5—5 Nonuniform Circular Motion *5—6 Velocity-Dependent Forces: Drag and Terminal Velocity SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 6: GRAVITATION AND NEWTON’S6 SYNTHESIS 6—1 Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation 6—2 Vector Form of Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation 6—3 Gravity Near the Earth’s Surface; Geophysical Applications 6—4 Satellites and “Weightlessness” 6—5 Kepler’s Laws and Newton’s Synthesis *6—6 Gravitational Field 6—7 Types of Forces in Nature *6—8 Principle of Equivalence; Curvature of Space; Black Holes SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 7: WORK AND ENERGY 7—1 Work Done by a Constant Force 7—2 Scalar Product of Two Vectors 7—3 Work Done by a Varying Force 7—4 Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Principle SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 8: CONSERVATION OF ENERGY 8—1 Conservative and Nonconservative Forces 8—2 Potential Energy 8—3 Mechanical Energy and Its Conservation 8—4 Problem Solving Using Conservation of Mechanical Energy 8—5 The Law of Conservation of Energy 8—6 Energy Conservation with Dissipative Forces: Solving Problems 8—7 Gravitational Potential Energy and Escape Velocity 8—8 Power *8—9 Potential Energy Diagrams; Stable and Unstable Equilibrium SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 9: LINEAR MOMENTUM 9—1 Momentum and Its Relation to Force 9—2 Conservation of Momentum 9—3 Collisions and Impulse 9—4 Conservation of Energy and Momentum in Collisions 9—5 Elastic Collisions in One Dimension 9—6 Inelastic Collisions 9—7 Collisions in Two or Three Dimensions 9—8 Center of Mass (CM) 9—9 Center of Mass and Translational Motion *9—10 Systems of Variable Mass; Rocket Propulsion SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 10: ROTATIONAL MOTION 10—1 Angular Quantities 10—2 Vector Nature of Angular Quantities 10—3 Constant Angular Acceleration 10—4 Torque 10—5 Rotational Dynamics; Torque and Rotational Inertia 10—6 Solving Problems in Rotational Dynamics 10—7 Determining Moments of Inertia 10—8 Rotational Kinetic Energy 10—9 Rotational Plus Translational Motion; Rolling *10—10 Why Does a Rolling Sphere Slow Down? SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 11: ANGULAR MOMENTUM; GENERAL ROTATION 11—1 Angular Momentum–Object Rotating About a Fixed Axis 11—2 Vector Cross Product; Torque as a Vector 11—3 Angular Momentum of a Particle 11—4 Angular Momentum and Torque for a System of Particles; General Motion 11—5 Angular Momentum and Torque for a Rigid Object 11—6 Conservation of Angular Momentum *11—7 The Spinning Top and Gyroscope *11—8 Rotating Frames of Reference; Inertial Forces *11—9 The Coriolis Effect SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 12: STATIC EQUILIBRIUM; ELASTICITY AND FRACTURE 12—1 The Conditions for Equilibrium 12—2 Solving Statics Problems 12—3 Stability and Balance 12—4 Elasticity; Stress and Strain 12—5 Fracture *12—6 Trusses and Bridges *12—7 Arches and Domes SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 13: FLUIDS 13—1 Phases of Matter 13—2 Density and Specific Gravity 13—3 Pressure in Fluids 13—4 Atmospheric Pressure and Gauge Pressure 13—5 Pascal’s Principle 13—6 Measurement of Pressure; Gauges and the Barometer 13—7 Buoyancy and Archimedes’ Principle 13—8 Fluids in Motion; Flow Rate and the Equation of Continuity 13—9 Bernoulli’s Equation 13—10 Applications of Bernoulli’s Principle: Torricelli, Airplanes, Baseballs, TIA *13—11 Viscosity *13—12 Flow in Tubes: Poiseuille’s Equation, Blood Flow *13—13 Surface Tension and Capillarity *13—14 Pumps, and the Heart SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 14: OSCILLATIONS 14—1 Oscillations of a Spring 14—2 Simple Harmonic Motion 14—3 Energy in the Simple Harmonic Oscillator 14—4 Simple Harmonic Motion Related to Uniform Circular Motion 14—5 The Simple Pendulum *14—6 The Physical Pendulum and the Torsion Pendulum 14—7 Damped Harmonic Motion 14—8 Forced Oscillations; Resonance SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 15: WAVE MOTION 15—1 Characteristics of Wave Motion 15—2 Types of Waves: Transverse and Longitudinal 15—3 Energy Transported by Waves 15—4 Mathematical Representation of a Traveling Wave *15—5 The Wave Equation 15—6 The Principle of Superposition 15—7 Reflection and Transmission 15—8 Interference 15—9 Standing Waves; Resonance *15—10 Refraction *15—11 Diffraction SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 16: SOUND 16—1 Characteristics of Sound 16—2 Mathematical Representation of Longitudinal Waves 16—3 Intensity of Sound: Decibels 16—4 Sources of Sound: Vibrating Strings and Air Columns *16—5 Quality of Sound, and Noise; Superposition 16—6 Interference of Sound Waves; Beats 16—7 Doppler Effect *16—8 Shock Waves and the Sonic Boom *16—9 Applications: Sonar, Ultrasound, and Medical Imaging SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 17: TEMPERATURE, THERMAL EXPANSION, AND THE IDEAL GAS LAW 17—1 Atomic Theory of Matter 17—2 Temperature and Thermometers 17—3 Thermal Equilibrium and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics 17—4 Thermal Expansion *17—5 Thermal Stresses 17—6 The Gas Laws and Absolute Temperature 17—7 The Ideal Gas Law 17—8 Problem Solving with the Ideal Gas Law 17—9 Ideal Gas Law in Terms of Molecules: Avogadro’s Number *17—10 Ideal Gas Temperature Scale–a Standard SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 18: KINETIC THEORY OF GASES 18—1 The Ideal Gas Law and the Molecular Interpretation of Temperature 18—2 Distribution of Molecular Speeds 18—3 Real Gases and Changes of Phase 18—4 Vapor Pressure and Humidity *18—5 Van der Waals Equation of State *18—6 Mean Free Path *18—7 Diffusion SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 19: HEAT AND THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS 19—1 Heat as Energy Transfer 19—2 Internal Energy 19—3 Specific Heat 19—4 Calorimetry–Solving Problems 19—5 Latent Heat 19—6 The First Law of Thermodynamics 19—7 Applying the First Law of Thermodynamics; Calculating the Work 19—8 Molar Specific Heats for Gases, and the Equipartition of Energy 19—9 Adiabatic Expansion of a Gas 19—10 Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 20: SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS 20—1 The Second Law of Thermodynamics–Introduction 20—2 Heat Engines 20—3 Reversible and Irreversible Processes; the Carnot Engine 20—4 Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, and Heat Pumps 20—5 Entropy 20—6 Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics 20—7 Order to Disorder 20—8 Unavailability of Energy; Heat Death *20—9 Statistical Interpretation of Entropy and the Second Law *20—10 Thermodynamic Temperature Scale; Absolute Zero and the Third Law of Thermodynamics *20—11 Thermal Pollution, Global Warming, and Energy Resources SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 21: ELECTRIC CHARGE AND ELECTRIC FIELD 21—1 Static Electricity; Electric Charge and Its Conservation 21—2 Electric Charge in the Atom 21—3 Insulators and Conductors 21—4 Induced Charge; the Electroscope 21—5 Coulomb’s Law 21—6 The Electric Field 21—7 Electric Field Calculations for Continuous Charge Distributions 21—8 Field Lines 21—9 Electric Fields and Conductors 21—10 Motion of a Charged Particle in an Electric Field 21—11 Electric Dipoles *21—12 Electric Forces in Molecular Biology; DNA *21—13 Photocopy Machines and Computer Printers Use Electrostatics SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 22: GAUSS’S LAW 22—1 Electric Flux 22—2 Gauss’s Law 22—3 Applications of Gauss’s Law *22—4 Experimental Basis of Gauss’s and Coulomb’s Law SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 23: ELECTRIC POTENTIAL 23—1 Electric Potential Energy and Potential Difference 23—2 Relation between Electric Potential and Electric Field 23—3 Electric Potential Due to Point Charges 23—4 Potential Due to Any Charge Distribution 23—5 Equipotential Surfaces 23—6 Electric Dipole Potential 23—7 E Determined from V 23—8 Electrostatic Potential Energy; the Electron Volt 23—9 Cathode Ray Tube: TV and Computer Monitors, Oscilloscope SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 24: CAPACITANCE, DIELECTRICS, ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE 24—1 Capacitors 24—2 Determination of Capacitance 24—3 Capacitors in Series and Parallel 24—4 Electric Energy Storage 24—5 Dielectrics *24—6 Molecular Description of Dielectrics SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 25: ELECTRIC CURRENTS AND RESISTANCE 25—1 The Electric Battery 25—2 Electric Current 25—3 Ohm’s Law: Resistance and Resistors 25—4 Resistivity 25—5 Electric Power 25—6 Power in Household Circuits 25—7 Alternating Current 25—8 Microscopic View of Electric Current: Current Density and Drift Velocity *25—9 Superconductivity *25—10 Electrical Conduction in the Nervous System SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 26: DC CIRCUITS 26-1 EMF and Terminal Voltage 26-2 Resistors in Series and in Parallel 26-3 Kirchoff’s Rules 26-4 EMFs in Series and in Parallel; Charging a Battery 26-5 Circuits Containing Resistor and Capacitor (RC Circuits) 26-6 Electric Hazards *26-7 Ammeters and Voltmeters SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 27: MAGNETISM 27-1 Magnets and Magnetic Fields 27-2 Electric Currents Produce Magnetic Fields 27-3 Force on an Electric Current in a Magnetic Field; Definition of 27-4 Force on an Electric Charge Moving in a Magnetic Field 27-5 Torque on a Current Loop; Magnetic Dipole Moment *27-6 Applications: Galvanometers, Motors, Loudspeakers 27-7 Discover and Properties of the Electron *27-8 The Hall Effect *27-9 Mass Spectrometer SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 28: SOURCES OF MAGNETIC FIELD 28-1 Magnetic Field Due to a Straight Wire 28-2 Force between Two Parallel Wires 28-3 Definitions of the Ampere and the Coulomb 28-4 Ampere’s Law 28-5 Magnetic Field of a Solenoid and a Toroid 28-6 Biot-Savart Law *28-7 Magnetic materials–Ferromagnetism *28-8 Electromagnets and Solenoids—Applications *28-9 Magnetic Fields in Magnetic Materials; Hysteresis *28-10 Paramagnetism and Diamagnetism SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 29: ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION AND FARADAY’S LAW 29-1 Induced EMF 29-2 Faraday’s Law of Induction; Lenz’s Law 29-3 EMF Induced in a Moving Conductor 29-4 Electric Generators *29-5 Back EMF and Counter Torque; Eddy Currents 29-6 Transformers and Transmission of Power 29-7 A Changing Magnetic Flux Produces an Electric Field *29-8 Applications of Induction: Sound Systems, Computer Memory, Seismograph, GFCI SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 30: INDUCTANCE, ELECTROMAGNETIC OSCILLATIONS, AND AC CIRCUITS 30-1 Mutual Inductance 30-2 Self-Inductance 30-3 Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field 30-4 LR Circuits 30-5 LC Circuits and Electromagnetic Oscillations 30-6 LC Oscillations with Resistance (LRC Circuit) 30-7 AC Circuits with AC Source 30-8 LRC Series AC Circuit 30-9 Resonance in AC Circuits *30-10 Impedance Matching SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 31: MAXWELL’S EQUATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES 31-1 Changing Electric Fields Produce Magnetic Fields; Ampere’s Law and Displacement Current 31-2 Gauss’s Law for Magnetism 31-3 Maxwell’s Equations 31-4 Production of Electromagnetic Waves *31-5 Electromagnetic Waves, and Their Speed, from Maxwell’s Equations 31-6 Light as an Electromagnetic Wave and the Electromagnetic Spectrum 31-7 Measuring the Speed of Light 31-8 Energy in EM Waves; the Poynting Vector *31-9 Radiation Pressure *31-10 Radio and Television; Wireless Communication SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 32: LIGHT: REFLECTION AND REFRACTION 32-1 The Ray Model of Light 32-2 The Speed of Light and Index of Refraction 32-3 Reflection; Image Formation by a Plane Mirror 32-4 Formation of Images by Spherical Mirrors 32-5 Refraction: Snell’s Law 32-6 Visible Spectrum and Dispersion 32-7 Total Internal Reflection; Fiber Optics *32-8 Refraction at a Spherical Surface SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 33: LENSES AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS 33-1 Thin Lenses; Ray Tracing 33-2 The Thin Lens Equation; Magnification 33-3 Combinations of Lenses 33-4 Lensmaker’s Equation 33-5 Cameras, Film and Digital 33-6 The Human Eye; Corrective Lenses 33-7 Magnifying Glass 33-8 Telescopes *33-9 Compound Microscope *33-10 Aberrations of Lenses and Mirrors SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 34: THE WAVE NATURE OF LIGHT; INTERFERENCE 34-1 Waves Versus Particles; Huygens’ Principle and Diffraction 34-2 Huygens’ Principle and the Law of Refraction 34-3 Interference–Young’s Double-Slit Experiment 34-4 Intensity in the Double-Slit Interference Pattern 34-5 Interference in Thin Films *34-6 Michelson Interferometer *34-7 Luminous Intensity SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 35: DIFFRACTION AND POLARIZATION 35-1 Diffraction by a Single Slit or Disk 35-2 Intensity in Single-Slit Diffraction Pattern 35-3 Diffraction in the Double-Slit Experiment 35-4 Limits of Resolution; Circular Apertures 35-5 Resolution of Telescopes and Microscopes; the λ Limit *35-6 Resolution of the Human Eye and Useful Magnification 35-7 Diffraction Grating *35-8 The Spectrometer and Spectroscopy *35-9 Peak Widths and Resolving Power for a Diffraction Grating *35-10 X-Rays and X-Ray Diffraction 35-11 Polarization *35-12 Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) *35-13 Scattering of Light by the Atmosphere SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 36: SPECIAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY 36-1 Galilean—Newtonian Relativity *36-2 The Michelson-Morley Experiment 36-3 Postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity 36-4 Simultaneity 36-5 Time Dilation and the Twin Paradox 36-6 Length Contraction 36-7 Four-Dimensional Space-Time 36-8 Galilean and Lorentz Transformations 36-9 Relativistic Momentum and Mass 36-10 The Ultimate Speed 36-11 Energy and Mass; E=mc2 36-12 Doppler Shift for Light 36-13 The Impact of Special Relativity SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS CHAPTER 37: EARLY QUANTUM THEORY AND MODELS OF THE ATOM 37-1 Planck’s Quantum Hypothesis 37-2 Photon Theory of Light and the Photoelectric Effect 37-3 Photons and the Compton Effect 37-4 Photon Interactions; Pair Production 37-5 Wave-Particle Duality; the Principle of Complementarity 37-6 Wave Nature of Matter *37-7 Electron Microscopes 37-8 Early Models of the Atom 37-9 Atomic Spectra: Key to the Structure of the Atom 37-10 The Bohr Model 37-11 DeBroglie’s Hypothesis Applied to Atoms SUMMARY QUESTIONS PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS

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Book SynopsisRandy Knight taught introductory physics for 32 years at Ohio State University and California Polytechnic State University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Physics. Professor Knight received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California, Berkeley and was a post-doctoral fellow at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics before joining the faculty at Ohio State University. It was at Ohio State that he began to learn about the research in physics education that, many years later, led to Five Easy Lessons: Strategies for Successful Physics Teaching and this book, as well as Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach. Professor Knight's research interests are in the fields of laser spectroscopy and environmental science. When he's not in front of a computer, you can find Randy hiking, sea kayaking, playing the piano, or spending time with his wife Sally and their five cats. Brian Jones has won several teacTable of ContentsTable of Contents PART I Force and Motion OVERVIEW The Science of Physics Representing Motion 1.1 Motion: A First Look 1.2 Models and Modeling 1.3 Position and Time: Putting Numbers on Nature 1.4 Velocity 1.5 A Sense of Scale: Significant Figures, Scientific Notation, and Units 1.6 Vectors and Motion: A First Look 1.7 Where Do We Go from Here? SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Motion in One Dimension 2.1 Describing Motion 2.2 Uniform Motion 2.3 Instantaneous Velocity 2.4 Acceleration 2.5 Motion with Constant Acceleration 2.6 Solving One-Dimensional Motion Problems 2.7 Free Fall SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion 4.1 Motion and Forces 4.2 A Short Catalog of Forces 4.3 Identifying Forces 4.4 What Do Forces Do? 4.5 Newton’s Second Law 4.6 Free-Body Diagrams 4.7 Newton’s Third Law SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Applying Newton’s Laws 5.1 Equilibrium 5.2 Dynamics and Newton’s Second Law 5.3 Mass and Weight 5.4 Normal Forces 5.5 Friction 5.6 Drag 5.7 Interacting Objects 5.8 Ropes and Pulleys SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Circular Motion, Orbits, and Gravity 6.1 Uniform Circular Motion 6.2 Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion 6.3 Apparent Forces in Circular Motion 6.4 Circular Orbits and Weightlessness 6.5 Newton’s Law of Gravity 6.6 Gravity and Orbits SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Rotational Motion 7.1 Describing Circular and Rotational Motion 7.2 The Rotation of a Rigid Body 7.3 Torque 7.4 Gravitational Torque and the Center of Gravity 7.5 Rotational Dynamics and Moment of Inertia 7.6 Using Newton’s Second Law for Rotation 7.7 Rolling Motion SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Equilibrium and Elasticity 8.1 Torque and Static Equilibrium 8.2 Stability and Balance 8.3 Springs and Hooke’s Law 8.4 Stretching and Compressing Materials 8.5 Forces and Torques in the Body SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS PART I SUMMARY Force and Motion ONE STEP BEYOND Dark Matter and the Structure of the Universe PART I PROBLEMS Detailed Contents PART II Conservation Laws OVERVIEW Why Some Things Stay the Same Momentum 9.1 Impulse 9.2 Momentum and the Impulse-Momentum Theorem 9.3 Solving Impulse and Momentum Problems 9.4 Conservation of Momentum 9.5 Inelastic Collisions 9.6 Momentum and Collisions in Two Dimensions 9.7 Angular Momentum SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Energy and Work 10.1 The Basic Energy Model 10.2 Work 10.3 Kinetic Energy 10.4 Potential Energy 10.5 Thermal Energy 10.6 Conservation of Energy 10.7 Energy Diagrams 10.8 Molecular Bonds and Chemical Energy 10.9 Energy in Collisions 10.10 Power SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Using Energy 11.1 Transforming Energy 11.2 Energy in the Body 11.3 Temperature, Thermal Energy, and Heat 11.4 The First Law of Thermodynamics 11.5 Heat Engines 11.6 Heat Pumps 11.7 Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics 11.8 Systems, Energy, and Entropy SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS PART II SUMMARY Conservation Laws ONE STEP BEYOND Order Out of Chaos PART II PROBLEMS PART III Properties of Matter OVERVIEW Beyond the Particle Model Thermal Properties of Matter 12.1 The Atomic Model of Matter 12.2 The Atomic Model of an Ideal Gas 12.3 Ideal-Gas Processes 12.4 Thermal Expansion 12.5 Specific Heat and Heat of Transformation 12.6 Calorimetry 12.7 Specific Heats of Gases 12.8 Heat Transfer 12.9 Diffusion SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Fluids 13.1 Fluids and Density 13.2 Pressure 13.3 Buoyancy 13.4 Fluids in Motion 13.5 Fluid Dynamics 13.6 Viscosity and Poiseuille’s Equation 13.7 The Circulatory System SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS PART III SUMMARY Properties of Matter ONE STEP BEYOND Size and Life PART III PROBLEMS PART IV Oscillations and Waves OVERVIEW Motion That Repeats Again and Again OSCILLATIONS 14.1 Equilibrium and Oscillation 14.2 Linear Restoring Forces and SHM 14.3 Describing Simple Harmonic Motion 14.4 Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion 14.5 Pendulum Motion 14.6 Damped Oscillations 14.7 Driven Oscillations and Resonance SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Traveling Waves and Sound 15.1 The Wave Model 15.2 Traveling Waves 15.3 Graphical and Mathematical Descriptions of Waves 15.4 Sound and Light Waves 15.5 Energy and Intensity 15.6 Loudness of Sound 15.7 The Doppler Effect and Shock Waves SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Superposition and Standing Waves 16.1 The Principle of Superposition 16.2 Standing Waves 16.3 Standing Waves on a String 16.4 Standing Sound Waves 16.5 Speech and Hearing 16.6 The Interference of Waves from Two Sources 16.7 Beats SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS PART IV SUMMARY Oscillations and Waves ONE STEP BEYOND Waves in the Earth and the Ocean PART IV PROBLEMS PART V Optics OVERVIEW Light Is a Wave Wave Optics 17.1 What Is Light? 17.2 The Interference of Light 17.3 The Diffraction Grating 17.4 Thin-Film Interference 17.5 Single-Slit Diffraction 17.6 Circular-Aperture Diffraction SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Ray Optics 18.1 The Ray Model of Light 18.2 Reflection 18.3 Refraction 18.4 Image Formation by Refraction 18.5 Thin Lenses: Ray Tracing 18.6 Image Formation with Spherical Mirrors 18.7 The Thin-Lens Equation SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Optical Instruments 19.1 The Camera 19.2 The Human Eye 19.3 The Magnifier 19.4 The Microscope 19.5 The Telescope 19.6 Color and Dispersion 19.7 Resolution of Optical Instruments SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS PART V SUMMARY Optics ONE STEP BEYOND Scanning Confocal Microscopy PART V PROBLEMS PART VI Electricity and Magnetism OVERVIEW Charges, Currents, and Fields Electric Fields and Forces 20.1 Charges and Forces 20.2 Charges, Atoms, and Molecules 20.3 Coulomb’s Law 20.4 The Concept of the Electric Field 20.5 The Electric Field from Arrangements of Charges 20.6 Conductors and Electric Fields 20.7 Forces and Torques in Electric Fields SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Electric Potential 21.1 Electric Potential Energy and Electric Potential 21.2 Sources of Electric Potential 21.3 Electric Potential and Conservation of Energy 21.4 Calculating the Electric Potential 21.5 Connecting Potential and Field 21.6 The Electrocardiogram 21.7 Capacitance and Capacitors 21.8 Energy and Capacitors SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Current and Resistance 22.1 A Model of Current 22.2 Defining and Describing Current 22.3 Batteries and emf 22.4 Connecting Potential and Current 22.5 Ohm’s Law and Resistor Circuits 22.6 Energy and Power SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Circuits 23.1 Circuit Elements and Diagrams 23.2 Kirchhoff’s Laws 23.3 Series and Parallel Circuits 23.4 Measuring Voltage and Current 23.5 More Complex Circuits 23.6 Capacitors in Parallel and Series 23.7 RC Circuits 23.8 Electricity in the Nervous System SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Magnetic Fields and Forces 24.1 Magnetism 24.2 The Magnetic Field 24.3 Electric Currents Also Create Magnetic Fields 24.4 Calculating the Magnetic Field Due to a Current 24.5 Magnetic Fields Exert Forces on Moving Charges Detailed Contents 24.6 Magnetic Fields Exert Forces on Currents 24.7 Magnetic Fields Exert Torques on Dipoles 24.8 Magnets and Magnetic Materials SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS EM Induction and EM Waves 25.1 Induced Currents 25.2 Motional emf 25.3 Magnetic Flux and Lenz’s Law 25.4 Faraday’s Law 25.5 Electromagnetic Waves 25.6 The Photon Model of Electromagnetic Waves 25.7 The Electromagnetic Spectrum SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS AC Electricity 26.1 Alternating Current 26.2 AC Electricity and Transformers 26.3 Household Electricity 26.4 Biological Effects and Electrical Safety 26.5 Capacitor Circuits 26.6 Inductors and Inductor Circuits 26.7 Oscillation Circuits SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS PART VI SUMMARY Electricity and Magnetism ONE STEP BEYOND The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming PART VI PROBLEMS PART VII Modern Physics OVERVIEW New Ways of Looking at the World Relativity 27.1 Relativity: What’s It All About? 27.2 Galilean Relativity 27.3 Einstein’s Principle of Relativity 27.4 Events and Measurements 27.5 The Relativity of Simultaneity 27.6 Time Dilation 27.7 Length Contraction 27.8 Velocities of Objects in Special Relativity 27.9 Relativistic Momentum 27.10 Relativistic Energy SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Quantum Physics 28.1 X Rays and X-Ray Diffraction 28.2 The Photoelectric Effect 28.3 Photons 28.4 Matter Waves 28.5 Energy Is Quantized 28.6 Energy Levels and Quantum Jumps 28.7 The Uncertainty Principle 28.8 Applications and Implications of Quantum Theory SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Atoms and Molecules 29.1 Spectroscopy 29.2 Atoms 29.3 Bohr’s Model of Atomic Quantization 29.4 The Bohr Hydrogen Atom 29.5 The Quantum-Mechanical Hydrogen Atom 29.6 Multi-electron Atoms 29.7 Excited States and Spectra 29.8 Molecules 29.9 Stimulated Emission and Lasers SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS Nuclear Physics 30.1 Nuclear Structure 30.2 Nuclear Stability 30.3 Forces and Energy in the Nucleus 30.4 Radiation and Radioactivity 30.5 Nuclear Decay and Half-Lives 30.6 Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics 30.7 The Ultimate Building Blocks of Matter SUMMARY QUESTIONS AND PROBLEMS PART VII SUMMARY Modern Physics ONE STEP BEYOND The Physics of Very Cold Atoms PART VII PROBLEMS Appendix A Mathematics Review Appendix B Periodic Table of Elements Appendix C Atomic and Nuclear Data Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents0 Mathematics Review MECHANICS Models, Measurements, and Vectors Motion Along a Straight Line Motion in a Plane Newton's Laws of Motion Applications of Newton's Laws Circular Motion and Gravitation Work and Energy Momentum Rotational Motion Dynamics of Rotational Motion PERIODIC MOTION, WAVES, AND FLUIDS Elasticity and Periodic Motion Mechanical Waves and Sound Fluid Mechanics THERMODYNAMICS Temperature and Heat Thermal Properties of Matter The Second Law of Thermodynamics ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM Electric Charge and Electric Field Electric Potential and Capacitance Current, Resistance, and Direct-Current Circuits Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces Electromagnetic Induction Alternating Current Electromagnetic Waves LIGHT AND OPTICS Geometric Optics Optical Instruments Interference and Diffraction MODERN PHYSICS Relativity Photons, Electrons, and Atoms Atoms, Molecules, and Solids Nulear and High-Energy Physics APPENDICES A. The International System of Units B. The Greek Alphabet C. Periodic Table of the Elements D. Unit Conversion Factors E. Numerical Constants Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems

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Book SynopsisAbout our authors Roger A. Freedman is a Lecturer in Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He was an undergraduate at the University of California campuses in San Diego and Los Angeles and did his doctoral research in nuclear theory at Stanford University under the direction of Professor J. Dirk Walecka. Dr. Freedman came to UCSB in 1981 after three years of teaching and doing research at the University of Washington. At UCSB, Dr. Freedman has taught in both the Department of Physics and the College of Creative Studies, a branch of the university intended for highly gifted and motivated undergraduates. He has published research in nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, and laser physics. In recent years, he has worked to make physics lectures a more interactive experience through the use of classroom response systems and pre-lecture videos. In the 1970s Dr. Freedman worked as a comic book letterer and helped organize tTable of ContentsComplete version: Chapters 1-44Available in 3 separate volumes: Volume 1: Chapters 1-20 Volume 2: Chapters 21-37 Volume 3: Chapters 37-44 MECHANICS Units, Physical Quantities, and Vectors Motion Along a Straight Line Motion in Two or Three Dimensions Newton's Laws of Motion Applying Newton's Laws Work and Kinetic Energy Potential Energy and Energy Conservation Momentum, Impulse, and Collisions Rotation of Rigid Bodies Dynamics of Rotational Motion Equilibrium and Elasticity Fluid Mechanics Gravitation Periodic Motion WAVES/ACOUSTICS Mechanical Waves Sound and Hearing THERMODYNAMICS Temperature and Heat Thermal Properties of Matter The First Law of Thermodynamics The Second Law of Thermodynamics ELECTROMAGNETISM Electric Charge and Electric Field Gauss's Law Electric Potential Capacitance and Dielectrics Current, Resistance, and Electromotive Force Direct-Current Circuits Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces Sources of Magnetic Field Electromagnetic Induction Inductance Alternating Current Electromagnetic Waves OPTICS The Nature and Propagation of Light Geometric Optics Interference Diffraction MODERN PHYSICS Relativity Photons: Light Waves Behaving as Particles Particles Behaving as Waves Quantum Mechanics I: Wave Functions Quantum Mechanics II: Atomic Structure Quantum Mechanics II: Atomic Structure Molecules and Condensed Matter Nuclear Physics Particle Physics and Cosmology

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