Fundamentals of physics: mechanics, relativity, and thermodynamics / [by] R. Shankar.

By:

Shankar, R. Shankar, Ramamurti

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: ENG Series: Open Yale courses seriesPublication details: New Heaven: Yale University, c2014Description: xiv, 446 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:

9780300192209 (pbk.):

Subject(s):

Physics

DDC classification:

23 rd 530 SHA/F

LOC classification:

QC21.3 .S53 2014

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Summary: Explains the fundamental concepts of Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, waves, fluids, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics. Provides an introduction for college-level students of physics, chemistry, and engineering, for AP Physics students, and for general readers interested in advances in the sciences. In volume II, Shankar explains essential concepts, including electromagnetism, optics, and quantum mechanics. The book begins at the simplest level, develops the basics, and reinforces fundamentals, ensuring a solid foundation in the principles and methods of physics.

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Explains the fundamental concepts of Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, waves, fluids, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics. Provides an introduction for college-level students of physics, chemistry, and engineering, for AP Physics students, and for general readers interested in advances in the sciences. In volume II, Shankar explains essential concepts, including electromagnetism, optics, and quantum mechanics. The book begins at the simplest level, develops the basics, and reinforces fundamentals, ensuring a solid foundation in the principles and methods of physics.

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