Contributions

  • Lloyd, J. N. - Contributor
  • Amato, J. C. - Contributor

Publication

1999 - Springer, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

129,750 words, Guess

Page Count

519 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL364179M
  • ISBN-10038798576X
  • OCLC Control Number39189909
  • Library of Congress Control Number98024447
  • LibraryThing6515738
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  • Goodreads1987183

Classifications

  • DDC530
  • LCCQC21.2 .H65 1999

Description

"This innovative text for first-semester college physics courses focuses on the question: "Why do we believe in atoms and their properties?" In developing the answer, it covers much of nineteenth and twentieth century physics, while gradually elaborating the modern picture of the atom. The book thus offers a sound introduction to basic physics while also presenting important ideas of quantum mechanics. The treatment emphasizes quantitative reasoning and the analysis of data, showing how the ideas of physics are inferred from them."--Jacket.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Undergraduate texts in contemporary physics

Other Editions

  • Modern introductory physicsSpringer1999-01-01

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