Modern Physics: The Quantum Physics of Atoms, Solids, and Nuclei: Third Edition (Dover Books on Physics)

Description

This introduction to the concepts and methods of quantum mechanics employs the analysis of one-dimensional problems to offer students a quantitative understanding of atomic, molecular, solid-state, and nuclear physics. Applications of these concepts and methods help answer the most intriguing questions of modern physics: What holds matter together? Holds it apart? How does the variety of chemical properties of different elements arise? How do electrons move through solids? Why do nuclei that occur in nature possess only certain combinations of protons and neutrons? The text presents meaningful problems by topic — supplemented by ample illustrations, applications, and exercises — that address the most intriguing questions of modern physics. Answers to selected problems appear in the appendix. Geared toward science and engineering majors, this volume is also appropriate for independent study by those who have completed a general physics course. Review: Very complete text book - The book is a very complete text on the subject of atomic structure. I'm using it for review in my spare time as I'm a retired physicist. Review: Very good book, print quality is not the best - I used an earlier edition of this book in graduate school at Stanford and it is an excellent introduction to quantum mechanics. Unfortunately, the print quality of this paper back is not the best - it is okay but the font is a little small and the type is a little light. For that reason, I also ordered the digital edition. It seems like they should have a package deal where you get both for reduced cost, but I didn't see one. Also, it appears the digital edition in only available in desertcart eBook format. When reading eBooks on Windows with desertcart's reader, you can't zoom figures and tables, so they are hard to read. I wish the digital version was available in some other format e.g. PDF. In summary, excellent content, marginal reproduction quality and marketing.