Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers

by Stephen T. Thornton, Andrew Rex, Carol E. Hood

Learn how your life connects to the latest discoveries in physics with MODERN PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS. This updated fifth edition offers a contemporary, comprehensive approach with a strong emphasis on applications to help you see how concepts in the book relate to the real world. Discussions on the experiments that led to key discoveries illustrate the process behind scientific advances and give you a historical perspective. Included is a thorough treatment of special relativity, an introduction to general relativity, and a solid foundation in quantum theory to help you succeed. An updated WebAssign course features a mobile-friendly ebook and a variety of assignable questions to enhance your learning experience. WebAssign for MODERN PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS helps you prepare for class with confidence. Its online learning platform helps you unlearn common misconceptions, practice and absorb what you learn and begin your path as a future physicist or engineer. Tutorials walk you through concepts when you're stuck, and instant feedback and grading let you know where you stand--so you can focus your study time and perform better on in-class assignments and prepare for exams. Study smarter with WebAssign!

Genres: Physics, Textbooks, Science, Reference, Nonfiction, Engineering

704 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Kelly Alberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring, Clear, and Essential for Future Scientists!

Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers (5th Edition) is a powerful blend of theory, history, and real world application. It makes complex ideas like relativity and quantum theory both understandable and relevant. The WebAssign platform is a huge plus offering tutorials, instant feedback, and a mobile friendly experience that helps you study smarter, not harder.

If you're passionate about physics or engineering, this book won’t just teach you it will inspire you. A must have for anyone serious about understanding the universe!

[Silas · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting text covering newer ideas in Physics.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sophomore level textbook for students who know calculus, but for whom things like differential equations are still quite new. It's a nice overview/introduction with plenty of history and a lot more depth than using the last few chapters of their big freshman physics book would give.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a textbook...not exactly what you'd pick up to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon with a cup of coffee in hand, but it gave me the information I needed in a clear, straight-forward way.

[Astrila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Doesn't go much beyond the standard 3rd semester of general physics.