: Details molecular bonding, semiconductor theory, lasers, superconductivity, and nuclear interactions.
: Covers the birth of modern physics, classical background, and the Special Theory of Relativity . Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4t...
: Concludes with particle physics, general relativity, and cosmology . Key Educational Features Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers Key Educational Features Go to product viewer dialog
The of Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Stephen T. Thornton and Andrew Rex is a 688-page textbook designed to provide a comprehensive transition from classical to modern physics. It is widely recognized for its historical approach, illustrating scientific advances through the specific experiments that led to key discoveries. Core Content & Structure It is widely recognized for its historical approach,
The text is organized into that move from early 20th-century theories to contemporary astrophysics:
: Explores the hydrogen atom, broader atomic physics, and statistical mechanics (including Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics).