The Cambridge handbook of physics formulas / Graham Woan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Woan, Graham, 1963- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics--Formulae.

Physics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (219 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Cambridge Handbook of Physics Formulas is a quick-reference aid for students and professionals in the physical sciences and engineering. It contains more than 2000 of the most useful formulas and equations found in undergraduate physics courses, covering mathematics, dynamics and mechanics, quantum physics, thermodynamics, solid state physics, electromagnetism, optics and astrophysics. An exhaustive index allows the required formulas to be located swiftly and simply, and the unique tabular format crisply identifies all the variables involved. The Cambridge Handbook of Physics Formulas comprehensively covers the major topics explored in undergraduate physics courses. It is designed to be a compact, portable, reference book suitable for everyday work, problem solving or exam revision. All students and professionals in physics, applied mathematics, engineering and other physical sciences will want to have this essential reference book within easy reach.

Contents:

Units, constants and conversions

Mathematics

Dynamics and mechanics

Quantum physics

Thermodynamics

Solid state physics

Electromagnetism

Optics

Astrophysics

Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

ISBN:

1-107-12722-X

1-139-63625-1

0-511-75582-1

0-511-07746-7

0-511-24041-4

0-511-55578-4

0-511-07589-8

OCLC:

123893761