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Physics for Engineering Applications introduces the fundamental concepts pertaining to important sub-fields of physics, namely, Waves, Optics, Electromagnetics, Quantum Mechanics, Radiation Physics and Solid-State Physics. Besides, the technologically important topics of Quantum Computing, Nano Materials, and Radiation detectors and shielding materials, are introduced for undergraduate students in a simple and self explainatory manner.

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Author:   Sanjiv Puri
Publisher:   Alpha Science International Ltd
Imprint:   Alpha Science International Ltd
ISBN:  

9781842656013

ISBN 10:   1842656015
Pages:   670
Publication Date:   30 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface / Oscillations and Waves: Simple Harmonic Oscillations / Damped Harmonic Oscillations / Forced Oscillations / Ultrasonic Waves / Optics: Interference of Light / Diffraction of Light / Resolving Power of Optical Instruments / Polarization of Light / Lasers and their Applications / Optical Fibers / Electromagnetics: Scalar and Vector Fields / Maxwell Equations / Electromagnetic Waves / Quantum Mechanics: Special Theory of Relativity / Introduction to Quantum Physic / Quantum Mechanics / Basics of Quantum Computations / Statistical Physics Radiation Physics: Radioactivity and its Applications / X-rays and their Applications / Radiation Interaction with Matter / Basic Principles of Radiation Detectors / Solid State Physics: Crystal Physics / Physics of Semiconductors / Dielectric Materials / Magnetic Materials / Superconductivity / Nanoparticles and their Applications / Subject Index / About the Author.

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Sanjiv Puri.: Associate Professor, University College of Engineering Punjabi University, Patiala

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