Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers - Softcover

Thornton; Rex

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495125148 ISBN 13: 9780495125143

Publisher: Brooks/Cole, 2005

Synopsis

In addition to featuring the latest discoveries, MODERN PHYSICS presents a contemporary and comprehensive approach to physics with a strong emphasis on applications. The authors discuss the experiments that led to key discoveries in order to illustrate the process behind scientific advances and to give students a historical perspective. The text features a flexible organization that allows instructors to select and teach topics in a preferred sequence without compromising the student's learning experience. A sound theoretical foundation in quantum theory is included to help physics majors succeed in their upper division courses.

About this title

Product Description:

Modern Physics For Scientists And Engineers, International Edition, 3Rd Edition by Stephen T. Thornton Andrew Rex, 9780495125143, Cengage

Review:

"One of the most interesting aspects of this text is the way in which the authors have placed the physics discoveries within the historical context. Some books treat all of those same topics, but occasionally the discoveries seem to appear from nowhere, as if there was no debate or ongoing problem within the scientific community."

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks/Cole
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0495125148
• ISBN 13: 9780495125143
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 640