Physics for the Life Sciences - Hardcover

Zinke-Allmang, Martin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0176502688 ISBN 13: 9780176502683

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2012

Synopsis

Taking an algebra-based approach with the selective use of calculus, this title includes basic physics concepts such as: using a fresh layout, consistent and student-tested art program, extensive use of conceptual examples, analytical problems, and instructive and engaging case studies.

About this title

About the Author:

Martin Zinke–Allmang studied Physics and Chemistry at the University of Heidelberg in Germany. After completing his Ph.D. thesis at the Max–Planck–Institute for Nuclear Physics, he moved to New Jersey for a Post–doctoral fellowship at AT&T Bell Laboratories and later settled at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, where he currently teaches first year Physics. He has published more than 80 scientific articles, including two major review articles in Surface Science Reports and Thin Solid Films. He has supervised more than 25 M.Sc., Ph.D. students and post–doctoral fellows, most recently in the Graduate program in Medical Biophysics.

Review:

Preface Part One: The Mechanics of Biological Systems Chapter 1: Physics and the Life Sciences Chapter 2: Kinematics Chapter 3: Forces Chapter 4: Biomechanics Chapter 5: Centre of Mass and Linear Momentum Chapter 6: Kinesiology Part Two: Energy, Biochemistry and Transport Phenomena Chapter 7: Energy and its Conservation Chapter 8: Gases Chapter 9: Work and Heat For Non-Mechanical Systems Chapter 10: Thermodynamics Chapter 11: Transport of Energy and Matter Chapter 12: Static Fluids Chapter 13: Fluid Flow Part Three: Vibrations, Acoustics and Hearing Chapter 14: Elasticity and Vibrations Chapter 15: The Ear and Communication Chapter 16: Sound Absorption, Transmission Part Four: Electrical Phenomena Chapter 17: Electric Force and Field Chapter 18: Electric Energy and Potential Chapter 19: The Flow of Charges Chapter 20: The Atom Part Five: Atomic, Electromagnetic and Optical Phenomena Chapter 21: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Waves Chapter 22: Geometric Optics Chapter 23: X-Rays Chapter 24: The Atomic Nucleus Part Six: Applied Clinical Physics Chapter 25: Nuclear Medicine Chapter 26: Radiation Therapy Chapter 27: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0176502688
• ISBN 13: 9780176502683
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 704