Modern Physics

by Kenneth S. Krane

Book Overview

The entire CUPS simulation series consists of nine books/software simulations which cover Astrophysics, Electricity and Magnetism, Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Solid State Physics, Thermal and Statistical Physics, and Waves and Optics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471079634
• ISBN13: 9780471079637
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.7" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Tis a textbook - what else to expect

Once professor assigns this text, you're stuck with it. Although there are many books with same name to compliment this one, this one is still quite reasonable provided that its chosen for classes that are for engineers, chemists etc, and not exclusively for physics majors, so extra explanations can be viewed as overcomplication of the material, whos purpose is the overview of modern physics.

Review of purchanse

The seller is very responsible, I had received my purchase item about two to three after I placed my order. Furthermore, the item looks new and clean.

Good but sometimes confusing formulas

I am using the book as one of my references in teaching Modern Physics. Derivation of equations and formulas require only basic algebra and trigonometry. A lot of equation analysis which is very helpful in understanding the equation and the implications.

Excellent intro to Modern Physics

This is one of my favorite books left over from my undergraduate career. It is perfect for sophomore/junior level physics students who have completed intro courses and are ready to take a peek at something a little more advanced and a little more interesting. The student will need a little bit of differential equations and plenty of calculus to do well with this text. The chapter on Solid State Physics is very well done, with excellent descriptions of Bose and Fermi statistics, which should be adequate preparation for a more advanced course in statistical mechanics. The chapter involving the Schrodinger Equation is elementary, but it is unecessary to confuse a student with Quantum Mechanics at this level. A well-rounded book which makes a well-rounded student.

A good gateway between intro and intermediate physics.

This book is very helpful in teaching the basics of quantum and relativity. The historical development helps to give perspective on the problems that are still around. The only possible complaint is that the book could use some more challenging problems.