Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers

by Stephen T. Thornton, Andrew Rex

MODERN PHYSICS FOR SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERS, Second Edition incorporates a contemporary and comprehensive approach to physics with a strong emphasis on applications. The author's approach incorporates a flexible organization, numerous examples and problems (over 700), and brings the study of modern physics alive by alluding to many current topics in physics, for example, high temperature superconductors, neutrino mass, age of the universe, gamma ray bursts, holography, and nuclear fusion.

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

606 pages, Hardcover

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.