Basic Concepts in Relativity and Early Quantum Theory

Resnick, Robert & Halliday, David

ISBN 10: 0471888133 / ISBN 13: 9780471888130

Published by John Wiley, 1985

About this Item

341 pp, hardbound, 2nd edition, F-/F-, minor dj rubbing w/one 1" in area dampstain rear panel, minor textblock soiling, else very clean and binding tight, NOT EXLIB.

Seller Inventory # 8670

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Basic Concepts in Relativity and Early Quantum Theory
• Publisher: John Wiley
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471888133
• ISBN 13: 9780471888130
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • The Way We Were Book Catalogue

About this title

Synopsis

A new edition of this introduction to modern physics, provides new material on the most recent experimental tests in relativity, and a fuller treatment of the space-time interval and the Kennedy-Thorndike experiment. It treats the quantum theory of specific heats, with material on synchrotron radiation, a modernized treatment of the electron microscope and a preview of quantum mechanics. Features include additional historical, philosophical and biographical material reflecting important published research of the past decade, along with a significant expansion - nearly double - in the number of problems, thought questions and worked-out examples. The book also includes references, summary tables and illustrations.

From the Publisher

This book covers basic concepts in relativity/quantum theory using a large, varied set of worked examples, questions, and problems to illustrate key concepts. Relevant historical, philosophical, and biographical information is included.