: Concludes with particle physics, general relativity, and cosmology . Key Educational Features Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
: Details molecular bonding, semiconductor theory, lasers, superconductivity, and nuclear interactions. Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4t...
The of Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Stephen T. Thornton and Andrew Rex is a 688-page textbook designed to provide a comprehensive transition from classical to modern physics. It is widely recognized for its historical approach, illustrating scientific advances through the specific experiments that led to key discoveries. Core Content & Structure : Concludes with particle physics, general relativity, and
: Explores the hydrogen atom, broader atomic physics, and statistical mechanics (including Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics). The of Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
: Covers the birth of modern physics, classical background, and the Special Theory of Relativity .
: Progresses from the experimental basis of quantum physics to the structure of the atom, wave properties of matter, and deep dives into Quantum Mechanics .
