The Forces of Matter, written by renowned inventor Michael Faraday, is an easy-to-understand introduction to the physical forces that shape the universe. Faraday, who lived from 1791 to 1867, was a re...nowned experimental philosopher and popularizer of science. His six lectures, which are geared towards high school age and older audiences, discuss the interactions of gravitation, cohesion, chemical affinity, heat, magnetism, and electricity.
Faraday's experiments were key in making electricity viable for technological use. His lectures provide a captivating overview of the concepts related to his most important discoveries. In each lecture, Faraday explains the fundamentals of the physical force in question and provides a comprehensive overview of its interactions with other forces. He also offers insights into the practical applications of the forces he discusses.
The Forces of Matter is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the physical forces that shape our universe. This Dover book is an excellent starting point for students and adults alike who wish to learn more about the forces of matter.
"Quantum Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics)" is a comprehensive and authoritative text for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics. It is strongly recommended by the American Journal ...of Physics, and is based on a two-volume French edition. This single-volume translation begins with formalism and its interpretation, starting with the origins of quantum theory and examinations of matter waves and the Schrödinger equation, one-dimensional quantized systems, the uncertainty relations, and the mathematical framework and physical content of formalism. The second half opens with an exploration of symmetries and invariance, including a consideration of angular momentum, identical particles and the Pauli exclusion principle, invariance and conservation laws, and time reversal. Methods of approximation include those involving stationary perturbations, the equation of motion, variational method, and collision theory. The final chapters review the elements of relativistic quantum mechanics, and each of the two volumes concludes with useful appendixes. This book is an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike, offering a comprehensive and thorough treatment of quantum mechanics.
Introduction to Superconductivity: Second Edition (Dover Books on Physics)
Introduction to Superconductivity: Second Edition (Dover Books on Physics) is an essential resource for graduate students and experimental physicists who are looking to gain a better understanding of ...the physics of superconductivity. This classic text has been revised by the author and now features an introductory survey of the recent developments in classic superconductivity, making it a valuable reference for researchers.
The book begins with a historical overview of superconductivity, before moving on to an introduction to the electrodynamics of superconductors. The Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer theory and the Ginzburg-Landau theory are then discussed in detail, as well as magnetic properties of classic type II superconductors, the Josephson effect, fluctuation effects in classic superconductors, the high-temperature superconductors, and special topics such as the Bogoliubov method, magnetic perturbations and gapless superconductivity, and time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau theory.
Introduction to Superconductivity: Second Edition (Dover Books on Physics) is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the physics of superconductivity. With its emphasis on physical arguments and minimal theoretical formalism, this book is the perfect introduction to the study of superconductivity.
Understanding Thermodynamics (Dover Books on Physics)
Understanding Thermodynamics (Dover Books on Physics) is a book by Dr. H. C. Van Ness that provides an in-depth look at the first and second laws of thermodynamics. It is designed to be accessible to ...undergraduate-level science and engineering students and provides a clear, lucid treatment of the subject matter. The book is based on a series of lectures given to 500 sophomore engineering students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The book provides an understanding of thermodynamics, which is of profound importance in the study of physics, and demonstrates the practical applicability of the laws of thermodynamics. In an age of energy-consciousness and depleting energy sources, appreciating the consequences of the laws of thermodynamics is more than just an intellectual exercise: it is a pragmatic concern that is essential to all.
Dr. H. C. Van Ness is a distinguished professor of chemical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and co-author of several textbooks on thermodynamics. He is an authority in the field and his book provides an insightful look at the topic. Understanding Thermodynamics (Dover Books on Physics) is an excellent resource for students, scientists, engineers, technicians, politicians, businessmen, and anyone else facing the energy challenges of the future.
The Variational Principles of Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics)
The Variational Principles of Mechanics, by Professor Cornelius Lanczos, is a classic treatise on the fundamental principles of analytical mechanics. This Dover Books on Physics edition offers a compr...ehensive and scholarly introduction to the variational principles of mechanics, including the procedures of Euler, Lagrange, and Hamilton. It is ideal for a two-semester graduate course, as it includes a variety of problems, carefully chosen to familiarize the student with new concepts and to illuminate the general principles involved.
Professor Lanczos brings a superb pedagogical sense and profound grasp of the principles of mechanics to this work. He emphasizes the philosophical meaning behind the great theories of Euler and Lagrange, Hamilton, Jacobi, and other mathematical thinkers. His book is an excellent grounding for the student of mathematics, engineering, or physics who does not intend to specialize in mechanics, but wants a thorough grasp of the underlying principles.
This book is a must-have for anyone interested in a clear masterly exposition of this all-important discipline. It is well-written, authoritative, and provides an invaluable resource for students, physicists, engineers, mathematicians, and anyone else seeking to gain a better understanding of the variational principles of mechanics. With its convenient and affordable paperback edition, The Variational Principles of Mechanics is an essential addition to any library.
Introduction to Light: The Physics of Light, Vision, and Color (Dover Books on Physics)
Introduction to Light: The Physics of Light, Vision, and Color (Dover Books on Physics) is an introductory text designed for a one-semester, nonmathematical optics course at the undergraduate level. T...his well-illustrated book is perfect for art majors, as well as students of fashion, theater, photography, and the liberal arts. It covers a wide range of topics related to light, vision, and color.
Part I of the book discusses the nature of light, including early ideas of light, classical and modern theories. Part II covers the manipulation of light, such as geometrical optics, polarization, lasers, and holography. Part III explores vision, including the eye and seeing, and Part IV examines color, in terms of light and color in nature and color science. Three appendices deal with lens and mirror equations, Snell's law, and scientific notation.
Questions at the end of each chapter offer students a chance to test their understanding of the material. The text is mostly nonmathematical, which makes it accessible to readers of all backgrounds and to those curious about this ubiquitous but mysterious natural phenomenon.
Relativity: The Special and General Theory (Dover Books on Physics)
Relativity: The Special and General Theory (Dover Books on Physics) is an essential book for anyone interested in understanding the complex theories of relativity. Written by renowned physicist Albert... Einstein, the book offers an accessible and intelligible explanation of the theories of special and general relativity for the layperson.
The book begins with an overview of classical physics, which Einstein then uses to explain the seemingly insurmountable paradoxes of pre-Einsteinian physics. He then presents the theories of special and general relativity in simple terms that are easy to understand. Finally, the book contains a final part discussing the universe as a whole and appendices providing a simple derivation of the Lorentz transformation, Minkowski's four-dimensional space, and the experimental confirmation of the general theory of relativity.
Relativity: The Special and General Theory (Dover Books on Physics) is an essential read for students, teachers, and anyone else interested in understanding the theories of relativity. This inexpensive and accessible interpretation of one of the world's greatest intellectual accomplishments will provide readers with a greater understanding of the physical world.
Thermodynamics (Dover Books on Physics) is a modern classic of science. Written by an experienced professor at Columbia University, this book offers an elementary and clear treatment of thermodynamics.... It assumes the reader is familiar with the basics of thermometry and calorimetry, but no advanced mathematics is required.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including thermodynamic systems, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, thermodynamic potentials, gaseous reactions, thermodynamics of dilute solutions, and the entropy constant. It also provides detailed explanations of the Carnot cycle, absolute thermodynamic temperature, thermal engines, the phase rule, the equation of gaseous equilibria, the principle of Le Chatelier, osmotic pressure, chemical equilibria in solutions, vapor pressure, boiling and freezing points, Nernst's theorem, thermal ionization of a gas, and the thermionic effect.
Thermodynamics (Dover Books on Physics) is an essential reference for anyone interested in the science of thermodynamics. With its clear and organized presentation, it is an excellent text for students and professionals alike.
Theoretical Hydrodynamics (Dover Books on Physics)
Theoretical Hydrodynamics (Dover Books on Physics) is a classic text that offers a thorough, clear, and methodical introduction to the mathematical theory of fluid motion, useful in applications to bo...th hydrodynamics and aerodynamics. This edition has been radically updated, departing from traditional approaches and basing the treatment on vector methods and notation with their natural consequence in two dimensions – the complex variable.
This edition contains several new features, including a chapter on exact treatments of two-dimensional motion with a free surface in a gravitational field, followed by one dealing with approximations (mostly linearized) relevant to this but with emphasis on waves. It also contains a chapter on tensor methods applied to the flow of viscous fluids, a chapter on flow with small Reynolds' number, and an outline of the theory of two-dimensional laminar flow in a boundary layer.
The prerequisites for this text are restricted to a knowledge of elementary calculus, as any additional mathematics is introduced as required, making it a self-contained treatment. Nearly 400 diagrams help illustrate the text, and over 600 exercises are collected into sets of examples at the end of each chapter. This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study of theoretical hydrodynamics.
An Introduction to Acoustics (Dover Books on Physics)
An Introduction to Acoustics (Dover Books on Physics) provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of acoustics. It begins with an overview of particle vibration theory and then moves ont...o examinations of waves in air and in three dimensions, interference patterns and diffraction, and acoustic impedance, as illustrated in the behavior of horns. Subsequent topics include longitudinal waves in different gases, waves in liquids and solids, stationary waves and vibrating sources, reflection and absorption of sound waves, speech and hearing, sound measurements and experimental acoustics, reproduction of sound, and miscellaneous applied acoustics.
This undergraduate-level text is a great resource for students, providing an accessible introduction to the basics of acoustics. It is supplemented with four appendixes, a list of symbols, references, an index, and answers to problems. It is an excellent reference for students of physics and engineering, as well as for those interested in the applications of acoustics.
Introduction to Modern Optics (Dover Books on Physics)
Introduction to Modern Optics (Dover Books on Physics) is an essential text for students of physics, technology and engineering. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of modern optics,... beginning with classical physical optics and progressing to the quantum nature of light. Topics covered include the propagation of light waves, partial coherence and coherence length, multiple-beam interference, Fabry-Perot interferometry, multilayer-film theory, diffraction and holography, propagation of light in material media, the quantum theory of light, elementary optical spectra, light amplification and lasers, and ray optics. The book also includes many applications of the laser to the study of optics.
The author assumes students have had an intermediate course in electricity and magnetism and some advanced mathematics beyond calculus. For classroom use, a list of problems is included at the end of each chapter, with selected answers at the end of the book. Introduction to Modern Optics is an invaluable resource for students and researchers in the field of optics.
Lectures on Quantum Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics)
Lectures on Quantum Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics) is a concise and brilliant series of lectures on mathematical methods in quantum mechanics, authored by one of the most influential minds in the ...field. Nobel prize winner Paul Dirac, the author of this book, was a pioneer in the quantum mechanics of the atom, developed the transformation theory of quantum mechanics, co-discovered the Fermi-Dirac statistics and predicted the existence of the positron.
The four lectures in this book were delivered at Yeshiva University, New York, in 1964. The first lecture, "The Hamiltonian Method," introduces the concept of visualizing quantum theory through the use of classical mechanics. The remaining lectures build on this idea, showing how one can start with a classical field theory and end up with a quantum field theory. In "Quantization on Curved Surfaces," Dirac examines the possibility of building a relativistic quantum theory on curved surfaces, concluding that it is not possible, but should be possible on flat surfaces. The final lecture, "Quantization on Flat Surfaces," concludes that "we can set up the basic equations for a quantum theory of the Born-Infeld electrodynamics agreeing with special relativity, but [not] with general relativity."
This book is an invaluable addition to any student's library, as it contains the far-reaching and influential ideas of quantum mechanics. It is an essential resource for any student of physics or chemistry, as well as anyone interested in the fascinating world of quantum mechanics.
My First Book About Physics (Dover Science For Kids Coloring Books)
My First Book About Physics (Dover Science For Kids Coloring Books) is a great way for kids to learn about the fascinating world of physics. This book is filled with 46 detailed, full-page illustratio...ns and easy-to-understand captions that introduce kids to the most basic concepts of physics. Kids will learn about gravity, light, heat, sound, and other wonders such as thunder and lightning and volcanoes. They will also learn about how things move, how they see and hear, what electricity is, and what's inside an atom.
This book is perfect for kids who are just starting to learn about physics. The illustrations are fun and engaging, while the captions provide a simple explanation of the concepts being discussed. Kids will learn about how energy is used and how plants and animals rely on it. They will also get to explore the sun and the moon and how they interact with the world around them.
My First Book About Physics (Dover Science For Kids Coloring Books) is the perfect way to introduce kids to the fascinating world of physics. This book is filled with detailed illustrations and captions that make learning about physics fun and easy. Kids will learn about the basics of physics and be able to explore the sun, moon, and all the things around them. With this book, kids will be able to gain a better understanding of the world around them and have fun while doing it!
Introduction to Tensor Calculus, Relativity and Cosmology (Dover Books on Physics)
Introduction to Tensor Calculus, Relativity and Cosmology (Dover Books on Physics) provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the key concepts of tensor calculus, relativity and cosmology.... Written for students, the book pays special attention to aspects of tensor calculus and relativity that students tend to find most difficult. It begins with the special principle of relativity and Lorentz transformations, introducing the reader to orthogonal transformations and Cartesian tensors. It then progresses to special relativity mechanics and electrodynamics, before delving into the general tensor calculus and Riemannian space. The book then covers the general theory of relativity, including a focus on black holes and gravitational waves, before concluding with a chapter on applying the principles of general relativity to cosmology.
Throughout the book, numerous exercises are included to help readers to further their understanding of the theoretical developments in the main text. This makes the book ideal for students of applied mathematics and physics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The text is supplemented by a preface, list of constants, references and bibliography. Introduction to Tensor Calculus, Relativity and Cosmology (Dover Books on Physics) is an invaluable resource for those looking to gain an understanding of the fundamentals of tensor calculus, relativity and cosmology.
A History of Mechanics (Dover Books on Physics) is a remarkable work which will remain a document of the first rank for the historian of mechanics. Written by Rene Dugas, a leading scholar and educato...r at the famed Ecole Polytechnique in Paris, this masterful synthesis and summation of the science of mechanics deals with the evolution of the principles of general mechanics chronologically from their earliest roots in antiquity through the Middle Ages to the revolutionary developments in relativistic mechanics, wave and quantum mechanics of the early 20th century.
Divided into five parts, the first part of this book treats of the pioneers in the study of mechanics, from its beginnings up to and including the sixteenth century. The second section discusses the formation of classical mechanics, including the tremendously creative and influential work of Galileo, Huygens and Newton. The third part is devoted to the eighteenth century, in which the organization of mechanics finds its climax in the achievements of Euler, d'Alembert and Lagrange. The fourth part is devoted to classical mechanics after Lagrange. In Part Five, the author undertakes the relativistic revolutions in quantum and wave mechanics.
Writing with great clarity and sweep of vision, M. Dugas follows closely the ideas of the great innovators and the texts of their writings. The result is an exceptionally accurate and objective account, especially thorough in its accounts of mechanics in antiquity and the Middle Ages, and the important contributions of Jordanus of Nemore, Jean Buridan, Albert of Saxony, Nicole Oresme, Leonardo da Vinci, and many other key figures.
Erudite, comprehensive, and replete with penetrating insights, A History of Mechanics is an unusually skillful and wide-ranging study that belongs in the library of anyone interested in the history of science.
The Electromagnetic Field (Dover Books on Physics)
The Electromagnetic Field (Dover Books on Physics) is an outstanding volume designed for junior and senior undergraduates in physics or electrical engineering. Written by Professor Shadowitz of Fairle...igh Dickinson University, the book provides an unusually comprehensive treatment of the subject, beginning with the basis of electric and magnetic fields and building up to electromagnetic theory, followed by a number of related and subsidiary topics, including relativity.
The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which contains several worked-out examples illustrating practical applications of the theory. In addition, each section concludes with a collection of 15 to 20 problems, resulting in a total of over 900 problems in the text, conveniently grouped by subject. Answers for the odd-numbered problems are provided at the back of the book.
The first chapter gives a detailed treatment of the del operator with many examples. Chapters 2–7 cover magnetostatics and electrostatics, including Coulomb's law, electrostatic and magnetostatic curl in a vacuum, Gauss's law, electrostatic and magnetostatic divergence in a vacuum, and electrostatics and magnetostatics in matter. Chapter 8 is devoted to three special methods for solving various problems in electrostatics. Chapter 9 deals with metallic conduction, and chapter 10 is concerned with ferromagnetism. Chapter 11 discusses the basic phenomena associated with variations in time. Then chapter 12 treats electric circuits. After chapters on special relativity and the connection between electricity and magnetism, the last five chapters deal with waves of various kinds: plane waves, transmission lines, reflection and refraction, guided waves, and radiation.
Professor Shadowitz is well known for his often novel perspective and his ability to bridge the world of the theoretical physicist and the practical electrical engineer. This well-written text, esteemed in the field for its original and interesting material, offers an excellent exhibition of his uncommon pedagogical skills.
Scattering Theory: The Quantum Theory of Nonrelativistic Collisions (Dover Books on Engineering)
Scattering Theory: The Quantum Theory of Nonrelativistic Collisions (Dover Books on Engineering) is an ideal text for any physics student who wants to gain a thorough understanding of the quantum theo...ry of nonrelativistic scattering. This graduate-level text is designed for readers who already have a basic understanding of quantum mechanics and some exposure to scattering theory. With this text, students of atomic or nuclear physics can begin reading the literature and tackling real problems with a comprehensive knowledge of the underlying principles. Likewise, students of high-energy physics will gain the necessary background for later study of relativistic problems.
The text presents topics in terms of the simplest relevant examples, so that readers can learn scattering theory by becoming familiar with all of the basic concepts - the S operator, cross sections, the T matrix, and so forth - in their simplest context. The time-dependent approach to the subject is emphasized, starting with the use of time-dependent formalism to define all of the basic concepts and the subsequent introduction of the time-independent theory as a tool for computation and for establishing certain general properties.
At the end of each chapter, readers can test and supplement their knowledge with a series of problems. With this text, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the quantum theory of nonrelativistic scattering and be well-prepared to tackle real-world problems.
Rational Mechanics: The Classic Notre Dame Course (Dover Books on Physics)
Rational Mechanics: The Classic Notre Dame Course (Dover Books on Physics) is a comprehensive and detailed look at the study of the motion of bodies. Developed from a classic undergraduate course taug...ht by R. Catesby Taliaferro at Notre Dame, this volume is a must-have for any student of physics and the history of science.
The book begins by exploring ancient Greek celestial mechanics and the seventeenth-century scientific revolution incited by Kepler's work. It then moves on to topics such as vector spaces and their applications, elementary differential geometry, particle dynamics, displacement and kinematics, theories of light, and the special theory of relativity. With a focus on history as well as relevant physics and mathematics, this book is suitable for undergraduates and beginning graduate students alike.
R. Catesby Taliaferro left behind a wealth of knowledge when he passed, and this book is a testament to his work. His former students and colleagues have put together this volume to ensure that his work is not forgotten. With its comprehensive coverage of topics, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the motion of bodies.
Physics and Music: The Science of Musical Sound (Dover Books on Physics)
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