Neoclassical physics / Mark A. Cunningham.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cunningham, M. A. (Mark A.), author.

Contributor:

Jessie A. Rodman Fund.

Series:

Undergraduate lecture notes in physics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mathematica (Computer file).

Physics--Textbooks.

Physics.

Mathematical physics--Textbooks.

Mathematical physics.

Genre:

Textbooks.

Physical Description:

xxv, 375 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer, [2015]

Summary:

"In this introductory text, physics concepts are introduced as a means of understanding experimental observations, not as a sequential list of facts to be memorized. The book is structured around the key scientific discoveries that led to much of our current understanding of the universe. Numerous exercises are provided that utilize Mathematica® to help students explore how the language of mathematics is used to describe physical phenomena. Topics requiring quantum mechanics for a more complete explanation are identified but not pursued. In a departure from the traditional methodology and subject matter used in introductory physics texts, Neoclassical Physics is organized in a manner that will facilitate a guided discovery style of instruction. Students will investigate fewer topics than in traditional texts but in significantly more detail. Students will also gain proficiency with Mathematica®, a powerful tool with many potential uses in subsequent courses"--Cover.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Jessie A. Rodman Fund.

ISBN:

3319106465

OCLC:

899634002

Publisher Number:

99962173175