| Author | : A.W. Warrick |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 403 |
| Release | : 2001-12-28 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1420041657 |
An authoritative reference on soil physics, Soil Physics Companion is lavishly illustrated with graphs, charts, line drawings, and equations. The book provides a valuable source of material and reference for most contemporary topics of soil physics and the vadose zone - arguably the most comprehensive volume available. In addition to being a reliab
| Author | : Anthony C. Fischer-Cripps |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 772 |
| Release | : 2003-03-20 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780750309530 |
The Physics Companion is a revision aid and study guide for undergraduates in physics. It covers the core topics, deriving key concepts and equations in clear one-page figure-rich descriptions. Each subsection contains a summary of the main equations, together with a set of worked examples. The topics covered include: Thermal Physics Electricity and Magnetism Waves and Optics Mechanics States of Matter Quantum Physics Intended as supporting material for other texts, the book will be an essential resource for undergraduate students throughout the course of their degree.
| Author | : Jakob Schwichtenberg |
| Publisher | : No-Nonsense Books |
| Total Pages | : 251 |
| Release | : 2020-02-12 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : |
This is a handbook containing all the advice and recommendations about learning physics I wished someone had told me when I was younger. It is neither a career guide nor a comprehensive textbook. What’s inside? - Understand why self-learning is an effective strategy. Learn why most university students never develop a deep understanding and what alternatives are possible. - Grasp the internal structure of physics. Learn how the fundamental theories of physics are connected and why physics works at all. - Develop an understanding of the landscape. Read bird's eye overviews that give a first taste of what the various theories of physics are all about. - Everything you need to get started. Read detailed reading and learning recommendations that allow you to carve out a personal learning path.
| Author | : Eleanor Knox |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1223 |
| Release | : 2021-09-28 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1317227131 |
The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Physics is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the state of the art in the philosophy of physics. It comprisess 54 self-contained chapters written by leading philosophers of physics at both senior and junior levels, making it the most thorough and detailed volume of its type on the market – nearly every major perspective in the field is represented. The Companion’s 54 chapters are organized into 12 parts. The first seven parts cover all of the major physical theories investigated by philosophers of physics today, and the last five explore key themes that unite the study of these theories. I. Newtonian Mechanics II. Special Relativity III. General Relativity IV. Non-Relativistic Quantum Theory V. Quantum Field Theory VI. Quantum Gravity VII. Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics VIII. Explanation IX. Intertheoretic Relations X. Symmetries XI. Metaphysics XII. Cosmology The difficulty level of the chapters has been carefully pitched so as to offer both accessible summaries for those new to philosophy of physics and standard reference points for active researchers on the front lines. An introductory chapter by the editors maps out the field, and each part also begins with a short summary that places the individual chapters in context. The volume will be indispensable to any serious student or scholar of philosophy of physics.
| Author | : Lowry Kirkby |
| Publisher | : Scion Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 428 |
| Release | : 2011-10-07 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 190790414X |
A comprehensive revision guide for students taking introductory physics courses, be they physics majors, or maths or engineering students. Informal style – a student to student approach Readers are assumed to have a basic understanding of the subject Notes are used to highlight the major equations, show where they come from and how they can be used and applied The aim is to consolidate understanding, not teach the basics from scratch
| Author | : Dan Fullerton |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 2017-02-15 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780990724346 |
The AP Physics C Companion is not a textbook replacement nor is it a strict test-prep guide. It is a short, sweet roadmap to calculus-based physics courses such as AP Physics C: Mechanics and University Physics I, invaluable not just during test prep time, but throughout the entire course. The book lays out basic physics principles as quickly and clearly as possible, then demonstrates their application with hundreds of example problems solved in detail.Written by a physics teacher, The AP Physics C Companion correlates directly with the APlusPhysics.com website, where you will find free video mini-lessons explaining fundamental concepts, detailed study guides, a question and answer discussion board, and most importantly, a meeting place where you can interact with other students from around the world.
| Author | : Heather Lang |
| Publisher | : "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
| Total Pages | : 942 |
| Release | : 2008-09-24 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1491949929 |
Wouldn't it be great if there were a physics book that showed you how things work instead of telling you how? Finally, with Head First Physics, there is. This comprehensive book takes the stress out of learning mechanics and practical physics by providing a fun and engaging experience, especially for students who "just don't get it." Head First Physics offers a format that's rich in visuals and full of activities, including pictures, illustrations, puzzles, stories, and quizzes -- a mixed-media style proven to stimulate learning and retention. One look will convince you: This isn't mere theory, this is physics brought to life through real-world scenarios, simple experiments, and hypothetical projects. Head First Physics is perfect for anyone who's intrigued by how things work in the natural world. You'll quickly discover that physics isn't a dry subject. It's all about the world we live in, encompassing everything from falling objects and speeding cars, to conservation of energy and gravity and weightlessness, and orbital behavior. This book: Helps you think like a physicist so you can understand why things really work the way they do Gives you relevant examples so you can fully grasp the principles before moving on to more complex concepts Designed to be used as a supplement study guide for the College Board's Advanced Placement Physics B Exam Introduces principles for the purpose of solving real-world problems, not memorization Teaches you how to measure, observe, calculate -- and yes -- how to do the math Covers scientific notation, SI units, vectors, motion, momentum conservation, Newton's Laws, energy conservation, weight and mass, gravitation and orbits, circular motion and simple harmonic motion, and much more If "Myth Busters" and other TV programs make you curious about our physical world -- or if you're a student forced to take a physics course -- now you can pursue the subject without the dread of boredom or the fear that it will be over your head. Head First Physics comes to rescue with an innovative, engaging, and inspirational way to learn physics!
| Author | : Dean Rickles |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 444 |
| Release | : 2016-11-25 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1317044312 |
Introducing the reader to the very latest developments in the philosophical foundations of physics, this book covers advanced material at a level suitable for beginner and intermediate students. A detailed overview is provided of the central debates in the philosophy of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, quantum computation, and quantum gravity. Each chapter consists of a 'state of the art' review written by a specialist in the field and introduces the reader to the relevant formal aspects along with the philosophical implications. These, and the various interpretive options, are developed in a self-contained, clear, and concise manner. Special care is given to situating the reader within the contemporary debates by providing numerous references and readings. This book thus enables both philosophers and physicists to engage with the most pressing problems in contemporary philosophy of physics in a fruitful way.
| Author | : Anthony C. Fischer-Cripps |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2004-10-31 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 9780750310123 |
Written by the author of the hugely successful The Physics Companion, The Electronics Companion covers the core topics of electrical engineering, providing a logical and consistent account of the way in which basic electronic circuits are designed and how they work. The author illustrates key concepts and principles of electronic devices in clear, one-page, figure-rich descriptions. Intended as a support to more conventional electronics texts, the book contains many worked examples and review questions throughout. It concludes with a laboratory section describing experiments that can be carried out by students in their own time or under the supervision of an instructor. Discussing the principal issues of electrical and electronic engineering and applied physics, this book will be an invaluable resource to students revising for exams and throughout the course of their degree.
