Princeton Guide to Advanced Physics

by Alan C. Tribble

Overview

From classical mechanics to general relativity, the key principles in all areas of physics are surveyed in this one handy volume. Here Alan Tribble addresses the needs of students and practicing physicists alike. He starts with a review of mathematical methods and then summarizes the most widely used concepts in physics, detailing derivations and applications. With its mix of theory, application, and solved problems, Advanced Physics enables a student to grasp quickly the fundamentals of the field while providing physicists, engineers, and mathematicians with an ideal reference for locating critical formulas or reviewing mathematical details.


One of Tribble's goals is to help students, particularly those preparing for comprehensive examinations, to develop and retain a broad base of knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the fundamental physical principles. Until now, reaching this goal has been a time-consuming and difficult task for the student, partly because so many texts have omitted key steps in crucial derivations or have assigned these derivations as exercises. By gathering widespread information into one highly accessible format, Advanced Physics will become an invaluable study aid, will serve readily as a text in a review course or as a supplemental text in higher-level courses, and will make for an indispensable reference for professionals throughout their careers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780691026626
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Publication date:	07/28/1996
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Alan C. Tribble, author of The Space Environment: Implications for Spacecraft Design (Princeton), is Space Environment Effects Program Manager in the Advanced Programs and Business Development Group at Rockwell International's Space Systems Division. He is also an instructor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and for the University of Southern California.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments

Ch. 1 Mathematical Methods

Ch. 2 Classical Mechanics

Ch. 3 Electrodynamics

Ch. 4 Optics

Ch. 5 Fluid Dynamics

Ch. 6 Plasma Physics

Ch. 7 Relativity

Ch. 8 Quantum Mechanics

Ch. 9 Atomic Physics

Ch. 10 Nuclear Physics

Ch. 11 Statistical Physics

Ch. 12 Solid State Physics

Appendix A Vector Identities

Appendix B Vector Derivatives

Appendix C Physical Constants

Periodic Table of the Elements

Index

Editorial Reviews

"Alan Tribble aims to cover all areas of theoretical physics at an advanced level, providing a comprehensive one-volume study guide for Bsc, Msc and PhD students."

Contemporary Physics

"Alan Tribble aims to cover all areas of theoretical physics at an advanced level, providing a comprehensive one-volume study guide for Bsc, Msc and PhD students."—Contemporary Physics

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