College Physics Essentials, Eighth Edition: Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics (Volume Two): 2 - Hardcover

Wilson, Jerry D.; Buffa, Anthony J.; Lou, Bo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138476080 ISBN 13: 9781138476080

Publisher: CRC Press, 2019

Synopsis

This new edition of College Physics Essentials provides a streamlined update of a major textbook for algebra-based physics. This is the second volume covers electricity, atomic, nuclear, and quantum physics. The first volume is available separately and covers topics such as mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics. The authors provide emphasis on worked examples together with expanded problem sets that build from conceptual understanding to numerical solutions and real-world applications to increase reader engagement. Including over 900 images throughout the two volumes, this textbook is highly recommended for students seeking a basic understanding of key physics concepts and how to apply them to real problems.

About this title

About the Author

Jerry D. Wilson, PhD, is a professor emeritus of physics and former chair of the Division of Biological and Physical Sciences at Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina.

Anthony J. Buffa, PhD, is an emeritus professor of physics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and has been a research associate with the Radioanalytical Facility of the Department of Physics since 1980.

Bo Lou, PhD, is professor in the Department of Physical Sciences at Ferris State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138476080
• ISBN 13: 9781138476080
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 406