Introduction to the Physics of Waves
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- Author: Tim Freegarde, University of Southampton
- Date Published: December 2012
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- isbn: 9780521147163
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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.
Read more- Gives a refreshingly clear, concise and practical approach to the fundamentals and everyday applications of wave phenomena, identifying and describing them in a variety of physical situations
- Walks students through the common mathematical concepts of Fourier analysis and operator approaches that underpin solid state and quantum physics
- Mathematical derivations are kept brief and are supplemented with textual commentary, while more advanced material is offered in clearly separated sections to provide higher-level analyses and discussion
- Includes worked examples and exercises, with solutions provided on Website, and references to further reading, including web pages
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"There are already some excellent textbooks on wave phenomena available, but Freegarde has introduced a helpful new volume that balances brief mathematical derivations with new examples and practical applications. He expanded in a fascinating manner his undergraduate physics lecture notes from the past 15 years. This book will help students to appreciate that understanding wave motion is fundamental to almost every branch of physics. It covers a broad range of wave phenomena in optics, electromagnetism, sound, quantum mechanics, oceanography and other fields. The exercises at the end of each chapter will be useful for instructors and students alike. I recommend it as a textbook for undergraduate students in the physical sciences."
Reva Garg, Instituto de Física, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil for Optics & Photonics NewsCustomer reviews
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- Date Published: December 2012
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521147163
- length: 309 pages
- dimensions: 245 x 190 x 12 mm
- weight: 0.69kg
- contains: 111 b/w illus. 100 exercises
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
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.-
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