Synopsis
Nkoma presents a textbook introducing students to the basic concepts that serve as the foundation for engineering and the physical sciences. Mathematics is the language of physics and engineering, he says, and he uses it freely. He includes a large number of exercises at the end of each chapter, so students can get use to the process of problem solving. The topics include Maxwell's equations, the wave function and solutions of the Schrödinger equation in different systems, the structure of the atom, semiconductor devices, and statistical mechanics distribution functions. Distributed in North America by the African Books Collective. Annotation ©2018 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
About the Author
Professor John S Nkoma obtained his BSc in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and later his MSc and PhD in Physics from the University of Essex, UK. Prof. Nkoma has over 30 years experience of university teaching and research in Botswana, Italy, Tanzania and UK, and has been external examiner to several universities. His research interests are in condensed matter physics, materials science and ICTs regulation in telecommunications, internet, broadcasting and postal communications. He is a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences. He also served as the Director General/CEO of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) during 2004 to 2015.
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