Tim Freegarde

Introduction to the Physics of Waves

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Balancing concise mathematical analysis with real-world examples and practical applications, to provide a clear and approachable introduction to wave phenomena.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 260mm x 183mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 787g
• ISBN-13: 9780521197571
• ISBN-10: 0521197570
• Artikelnr.: 35116308

Autorenporträt

Tim Freegarde is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at the University of Southampton, where his research explores the use of light to trap, cool and manipulate atoms and particles. He has taught wave related subjects to physics undergraduates of all levels for over fifteen years.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. The essence of wave motion
2. Wave equations and their solution
3. Further wave equations
4. Sinusoidal waveforms
5. Complex wavefunctions
6. Huygens wave propagation
7. Geometrical optics
8. Interference
9. Fraunhofer diffraction
10. Longitudinal waves
11. Continuity conditions
12. Boundary conditions
13. Linearity and superpositions
14. Fourier series and transforms
15. Waves in three dimensions
16. Operators for wave motions
17. Uncertainty and quantum mechanics
18. Waves from moving sources
19. Radiation from moving charges
Appendix: vector mathematics
Index.

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Preface; 1. The essence of wave motion; 2. Wave equations and their solution; 3. Further wave equations; 4. Sinusoidal waveforms; 5. Complex wavefunctions; 6. Huygens wave propagation; 7. Geometrical optics; 8. Interference; 9. Fraunhofer diffraction; 10. Longitudinal waves; 11. Continuity conditions; 12. Boundary conditions; 13. Linearity and superpositions; 14. Fourier series and transforms; 15. Waves in three dimensions; 16. Operators for wave motions; 17. Uncertainty and quantum mechanics; 18. Waves from moving sources; 19. Radiation from moving charges; Appendix: vector mathematics; Index.

Rezensionen

'This gem of a book will enable students to appreciate the core theme: that understanding wave motion is fundamental to almost every contemporary aspect of physics. This is an ideal purchase for undergraduates as it fills a gap left by traditional textbooks treating the same topics in a stereotyped manner which is too mathematical. Freegarde's lucid prose alongside the simple, effective and contemporary examples are noteworthy features. The numerous end-of-chapter exercises will be useful for instructors and students alike.' Ifan G. Hughes, Durham University