Oscillations and Waves
An Introduction, Second Edition
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Solid State Physics, Technology, Engineering, Mechanical, General Physics
| Author: | Richard Fitzpatrick | ISBN: | 9781351063081 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press | Publication: | July 17, 2018 |
| Imprint: | CRC Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Richard Fitzpatrick |
| ISBN: | 9781351063081 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press |
| Publication: | July 17, 2018 |
| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Language: | English |
Emphasizing physics over mathematics, this popular, classroom-tested text helps advanced undergraduates acquire a sound physical understanding of wave phenomena. This second edition of Oscillations and Waves: An Introduction contains new widgets, animations in Python, and exercises, as well as updated chapter content throughout; continuing to ease the difficult transition for students between lower-division courses that mostly encompass algebraic equations and upper-division courses that rely on differential equations.
Assuming familiarity with the laws of physics and college-level mathematics, the author covers aspects of optics that crucially depend on the wave-like nature of light, such as wave optics. Examples explore discrete mechanical, optical, and quantum mechanical systems; continuous gases, fluids, and elastic solids; electronic circuits; and electromagnetic waves. The text also introduces the conventional complex representation of oscillations and waves during the discussion of quantum mechanical waves.
Features:
- Fully updated throughout and featuring new widgets, animations, and end of chapter exercises to enhance understanding
- Offers complete coverage of advanced topics in waves, such as electromagnetic wave propagation through the ionosphere
- Includes examples from mechanical systems, elastic solids, electronic circuits, optical systems, and other areas
Emphasizing physics over mathematics, this popular, classroom-tested text helps advanced undergraduates acquire a sound physical understanding of wave phenomena. This second edition of Oscillations and Waves: An Introduction contains new widgets, animations in Python, and exercises, as well as updated chapter content throughout; continuing to ease the difficult transition for students between lower-division courses that mostly encompass algebraic equations and upper-division courses that rely on differential equations.
Assuming familiarity with the laws of physics and college-level mathematics, the author covers aspects of optics that crucially depend on the wave-like nature of light, such as wave optics. Examples explore discrete mechanical, optical, and quantum mechanical systems; continuous gases, fluids, and elastic solids; electronic circuits; and electromagnetic waves. The text also introduces the conventional complex representation of oscillations and waves during the discussion of quantum mechanical waves.
Features:
- Fully updated throughout and featuring new widgets, animations, and end of chapter exercises to enhance understanding
- Offers complete coverage of advanced topics in waves, such as electromagnetic wave propagation through the ionosphere
- Includes examples from mechanical systems, elastic solids, electronic circuits, optical systems, and other areas
