Biomedical Applications for Introductory Physics

by Jack A. Tuszynski, John Michael Dixon

This introductory text looks at the biomedical applications of physics.

Ch. 1. Introduction
Ch. 2. Kinematics in One Dimension
Ch. 3. Kinematics in Two Dimensions
Ch. 4. Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion
Ch. 5. Dynamics and Uniform Circular Motion
Ch. 6. Work and Energy
Ch. 7. Impulse and Momentum
Ch. 8. Rotational Kinematics
Ch. 9. Rotational Dynamics
Ch. 10. Elasticity and Simple Harmonic Motion
Ch. 11. Fluids
Ch. 12. Temperature and Heat
Ch. 13. Transfer of Heat
Ch. 14. Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory
Ch. 15. Thermodynamics
Ch. 16. Waves and Sound
Ch. 17. Principle of Liner Super Position and Interference Phenomenon
Ch. 18. Electric Forces and Electric Fields
Ch. 19. Electric Potential Energy and Electrical Potential
Ch. 20. Electric Circuits
Ch. 21. Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields
Ch. 22. Electromagnetic Induction
Ch. 23. Alternating Current Circuits
Ch. 24. Electromagnetic Waves
Ch. 25. Reflection of Light: Mirrors
Ch. 26. Refraction of Light, Lenses, and Optical Instruments
Ch. 17. Interferences and Wave Nature of Light
Ch. 28. Particles and Waves
Ch. 29. Nature of the Atom
Ch. 30. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
Ch. 31. Dose of Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Diagnostics, and Radiation Therapy.

358 pages, Paperback

First published December 21, 2001