Nettel Wave Physics

Oscillations — Solitons — Chaos
3rd Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-3-662-05317-1
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 289 Seiten, eBook

Reihe: Advanced Texts in Physics

This textbook gives a detailed explanation of waves and oscillations in classical physics. These classical phenomena are dealt with at a more advanced level than is customary for second-year courses. All aspects of classical wave physics are presented, including the mathematical and physical basis needed for extended understanding. Finally several chapters are devoted to important topics in current wave physics. Special attention is given to nonlinear waves, solitons, chaotic behavior and associated phenomena. The new edition contains improvements such as full development of Greens functions, a broadening of the treatment of wave mechanics and a closer integration with classical mechanics, plus more examples and problems.

Zielgruppe

Graduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nettel, Stephen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Mathematical Foundation for Wave Physics.- 2. Oscillations of Mechanical and Electrical Systems.- 3. Waves on Stretched Strings.- 4. Electromagnetic Waves.- 5. Light — Physical Optics, Refraction.- 6. Wave Mechanics.- 7. Nonlinear Waves on Water — Solitons.- 8. Nonlinear Phenomena — Chaos.- Hints for Solution.

Über Autor(innen)

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"The book has qualities that one looks for in an undergraduate text: good organization, lucid text, well-thought-out sample problems, and problems to develop solid understanding of the subject."

"… A stimulating book for the undergraduate who is strong mathematically."