Introduction to Modern Physics, Fifth Edition (International Series in Pure and Applied Physics)

McGraw-Hill, 1955. Hardcover. Good book / no jacket. Prior ownership markings. Underlining and notes to text. Spine straight and sound. Covers clean. Not from a library. xv + 666 pages. "Introduction to Modern Physics" stands as a foundational text in the transition from classical mechanics to the revolutionary discoveries of the early 20th century. This work offers a comprehensive overview of the paradigm shifts that reshaped the scientific world, focusing on the developments in atomic theory, quantum mechanics, and radiation. The book provides a rigorous yet accessible entry point into the historical and mathematical foundations of modern physical science. It explores the experimental evidence that challenged traditional Newtonian views, guiding the reader through the emergence of the photoelectric effect, the Bohr atom, and the principles of relativity. By synthesizing the complex advancements of its time, the work serves as an essential bridge for students and scholars seeking to understand the origins of contemporary theoretical physics.…