Now in its second edition, this book continues to give readers a broad mathematical basis for modelling and understanding the wide range of wave phenomena encountered in modern applications. New and expanded material includes topics such as elastoplastic waves and waves in plasmas, as well as new exercises. Comprehensive collections of models are used to illustrate the underpinning mathematical methodologies, which include the basic ideas of the relevant partial differential equations, cha...

**A master physicist and a self-taught scientist present the ultimate introduction to classical mechanics for people who are serious about learning physicsA New York Times BestsellerA Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year“Beautifully clear explanations of famously ‘difficult’ things.” ―Wall Street Journal**If you ever regretted not taking physics in college – or simply want to know how to think like a physicist – this is the boo...

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Vector Analysis and Quaternions by Alexander MacfarlaneBy “Vector Analysis” is meant a space analysis in which the vector is the fundamental idea; by “Quaternions” is meant a space-analysis in which the quaternion is the fundamental idea. They are in truth complementary parts of one whole; and in this chapter they will be treated as such, and developed so as to harmonize with one another and with the Cartesian Analysis1. The subject to be treated i...

The pattern set nearly 70 years ago by Maxwell's Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism has had a dominant influence on almost every subsequent English and American text, persisting to the present day. The Treatise was undertaken with the intention of presenting a connected account of the entire known body of electric and magnetic phenomena from the single point of view of Faraday. Thus, it contained little or no mention of the hypotheses put forward on the Continent in earlier years by Rie...

Geometric algebra is a powerful mathematical language with applications across a range of subjects in physics and engineering. This book is a complete guide to the current state of the subject with early chapters providing a self-contained introduction to geometric algebra. Topics covered include new techniques for handling rotations in arbitrary dimensions, and the links between rotations, bivectors and the structure of the Lie groups. Following chapters extend the concept of a complex an...

A concise but rigorous treatment of variational techniques, focussing primarily on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, this book is ideal for physics, engineering and mathematics students. The book begins by applying Lagrange's equations to a number of mechanical systems. It introduces the concepts of generalized coordinates and generalized momentum. Following this the book turns to the calculus of variations to derive the Euler–Lagrange equations. It introduces Hamilton's principle and us...

Quantum physics is believed to be the fundamental theory underlying our understanding of the physical universe. However, it is based on concepts and principles that have always been difficult to understand and controversial in their interpretation. This book aims to explain these issues using a minimum of technical language and mathematics. After a brief introduction to the ideas of quantum physics, the problems of interpretation are identified and explained. The rest of the book surveys, ...

Unravel the mystery of SUPERSYMMETRYTrying to comprehend supersymmetry but feeling a bit off balance? Grab hold of this straightforward guide and learn the fundamental concepts behind this revolutionary principle.Covers supercharges, SUPERFIELDS, superspace, SUSY breaking, the minimal supersymmetric standard model, and moreLOADED with DETAILED examples, ILLUSTRATIONS, and explanationsPerfect for SELF-STUDY or as a classroom SUPPLEMENTCO...

Relativity Made Relatively Easy presents an extensive study of Special Relativity and a gentle (but exact) introduction to General Relativity for undergraduate students of physics. Assuming almost no prior knowledge, it allows the student to handle all the Relativity needed for a university course, with explanations as simple, thorough, and engaging as possible. The aim is to make manageable what would otherwise be regarded as hard; to make derivations as simple as possible and physical id...

The content of the book is based on the lectures on the theory of elasticity, stability, and dynamics of structures. The importance of these disciplines in the preparation of young structural engineers for work in the practice cannot be overemphasized. The university training in such fundamental discipline must seek to build a strong foundation and to illustrate the application of the used methods to practical engineering problems. The solution of a structural engineering problem usually c...

"Nuts &Bolts" diproves Einstein’s theory of special relativity. It is written to appeal to a wide audience. There are many formidable looking equations in the book. Fortunately, they are explained in detail. The equations of special relativity are explained in greater detail in "Nuts & Bolts" than in any other book. The many ambiuous and confusing statements present in Einstein’s relativity paper, "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies," are explained and explored in detail. Let’s face i...