A pedagogically rich approach to Modern Physics, this textbook supports student learning with extensive question and problem sets, active learning exercises, and online resources. Students benefit from accessible and thorough explanations, math interludes covering prerequisite material, and advanced topics to further their interest in physics.
A pedagogically rich approach to Modern Physics, this textbook supports student learning with extensive question and problem sets, active learning exercises, and online resources. Students benefit from accessible and thorough explanations, math interludes covering prerequisite material, and advanced topics to further their interest in physics.
Gary Felder is a Professor of Physics at Smith College, Massachusetts. His research has focused on inflationary cosmology, numerical simulations and the development of computer and written tools for teaching physics concepts. In 2017 he received an SGA Faculty Teaching Award from Smith's Student Government Association in recognition of his excellent teaching and positive impact on the student body. His paper 'The Effects of Personality Type on Engineering Student Performance and Attitudes' received the American Society for Engineering Education 2003 'Best Paper of the Year' Award.
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Preface 1. Relativity I: Time, space, and motion 2. Relativity II: dynamics 3. The quantum revolution I: from light waves to photons 4. The quantum revolution II: matter and wavefunctions 5. The Schrödinger equation 6. Unbound states 7. The hydrogen atom 8. Atoms 9. Molecules 10. Statistical mechanics 11. Solids 12. The atomic nucleus 13. Particle physics 14. Cosmology Appendices Index.
