This third edition is intended as a text for a course following an introductory general physics course and is addressed to both science and engineering majors. Topics include atoms, nuclei and
particles, assemblies of particles, quantum mechanics, atomic structure and spectra, molecules, and binding and energy bands in solids. Also discussed is information on electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties of
solids, imperfections in solids, semi-conductors, nuclear physics and experimental and applied nuclear physics. Appendices and an index are included. |
