Description
Book SynopsisFrom classical mechanics to general relativity, this volume surveys the key principles in various areas of physics. It starts with a review of mathematical methods and summarizes the widely used concepts in physics, detailing derivations and applications. It serves as a text in a review course or as a supplemental text in higher-level courses.
Trade Review"Alan Tribble aims to cover all areas of theoretical physics at an advanced level, providing a comprehensive one-volume study guide for Bsc, Msc and PhD students."--Contemporary Physics
Table of ContentsPreface and AcknowledgmentsCh. 1Mathematical MethodsCh. 2Classical MechanicsCh. 3ElectrodynamicsCh. 4OpticsCh. 5Fluid DynamicsCh. 6Plasma PhysicsCh. 7RelativityCh. 8Quantum MechanicsCh. 9Atomic PhysicsCh. 10Nuclear PhysicsCh. 11Statistical PhysicsCh. 12Solid State PhysicsAppendix A Vector IdentitiesAppendix B Vector DerivativesAppendix C Physical ConstantsPeriodic Table of the ElementsIndex