03772nam a22002177a 4500 CUTN 20250609142202.0 250609b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9789384726850 English 539 PAT Patil. S.H Elements of Modern Physics / S.H. Patil India : Ane Books , 2022. 432p. : ill ; Special Theory of Relativity: Inertial Frames of Reference Galilean Transformations Velocity of Light Postulates of Special Relativity Lorentz Transformations Simultaneity and Time Dilation Length Contraction Transformation of Velocities Lorentz Four-Vectors Energy-Momentum Four-Vector and Relativistic Dynamics Electromagnetic Interaction Zero-Mass Particles and Doppler Shift Introduction to Quantum Ideas: Black-Body Radiation Photoelectric Effect Compton Effect Wave Nature of Particles Atomic Spectra Nuclear Model of the Atom Bohr Model Elements of Quantum Theory: The Wave Function Postulates of Quantum Mechanics Properties of Observables and Wave Functions Free Particle Wave Packet and the Uncertainty Principle Step Potential Particle in a Box Simple Harmonic Oscillator Small Perturbations Angular Momentum The One-Electron Atom: Solutions of the Schrödinger Equation Electron Spin Total Angular Momentum Fine Structure of One-Electron Atomic Spectra Hyperfine Structure Examples of One-Electron Atoms Schrödinger Equation for Spin 1/2 Particles Dirac Equation Atoms and Molecules: Exchange Symmetry of Wave Functions Shells and Subshells in Atoms Periodic Table Atomic Spectra X-ray Spectra Molecular Bonding Molecular Spectra Interaction with External Fields: The Hamiltonian Atoms in a Magnetic Field Interaction with Radiation Spontaneous Transitions Lasers and Masers Applications of Lasers Some Experimental Methods Quantum Statistics: Distinguishable Arrangements Statistical Distributions Applications of Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution Applications of Bose-Einstein Distribution Applications of Fermi-Dirac Distribution Superconductivity Solid State Physics: Binding Forces in Solids Crystal Structures Band Theory of Solids Semiconductors Semiconductor Devices Magnetic Properties Dielectric Properties The Nucleus: Properties of the Nucleus Nuclear Forces Models of the Nucleus Weizsacker's Mass Formula Nuclear Stability Nuclear Reactions Fission Reactors Thermonuclear Fusion Elementary Particles: Elementary Particles (Overview) Strong Interaction Electromagnetic Interaction Weak Interaction Unified Approach Production and Detection of Particles General Relativity and Cosmology: Introduction to General Relativity Cosmological Models It is a comprehensive textbook designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and applications of contemporary physics. The book emphasizes a logical development of the subject matter, aiming for rigor in analytical discussions while maintaining a concise and lucid presentation. It covers essential topics of modern physics, including special relativity, quantum theory, and their applications to various systems like atoms, molecules, solids, and nuclei. The text also delves into more specialized areas such as elementary particles, general relativity, and cosmology. To aid learning, the book includes numerous worked examples and selected problems at the end of each chapter. It's considered highly useful for physics students and also ideal for engineering students studying core physics courses due to its detailed coverage and pedagogical approach. Modern Physics Elements of modern Physics ddc BOOKS 44661 44661 0 0 ddc 0 0 NFIC CUTN CUTN 500 2025-06-09 0 539 PAT 51630 2025-06-09 14:22:38 2025-06-09 BOOKS 0 0 ddc 0 0 NFIC CUTN CUTN 500 2025-07-03 0 539 PAT 51363 2025-07-03 11:18:58 2025-07-03 BOOKS