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Introduction to the Physics of Waves - Tim Freegarde

Introduction to the Physics of Waves

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Buch | Softcover
309 Seiten
2012
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-14716-3 (ISBN)
CHF 47,10 inkl. MwSt
Balancing concise mathematical analysis with the real-world examples and practical applications that inspire students, this textbook provides a clear and approachable introduction to the physics of waves. It takes a broad approach and builds on the simple physics behind each phenomenon, to engage students and connect theory with practice.
Balancing concise mathematical analysis with the real-world examples and practical applications that inspire students, this textbook provides a clear and approachable introduction to the physics of waves. The author shows through a broad approach how wave phenomena can be observed in a variety of physical situations and explains how their characteristics are linked to specific physical rules, from Maxwell's equations to Newton's laws of motion. Building on the logic and simple physics behind each phenomenon, the book draws on everyday, practical applications of wave phenomena, ranging from electromagnetism to oceanography, helping to engage students and connect core theory with practice. Mathematical derivations are kept brief and textual commentary provides a non-mathematical perspective. Optional sections provide more examples along with higher-level analyses and discussion. This textbook introduces the physics of wave phenomena in a refreshingly approachable way, making it ideal for first- and second-year undergraduate students in the physical sciences.

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.

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.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 8.11.2012
Zusatzinfo Worked examples or Exercises; 111 Line drawings, black and white
Verlagsort Cambridge
Sprache englisch
Maße 190 x 245 mm
Gewicht 690 g
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Mechanik
Technik Maschinenbau
ISBN-10 0-521-14716-6 / 0521147166
ISBN-13 978-0-521-14716-3 / 9780521147163
Zustand Neuware
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