Physics of Matter
Edwin C. Tubb
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Add to basketAbnutzung / Risse - leicht; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen. This introductory textbook explores the nature of matter, focusing on gases, liquids, liquid crystals, and solids through the forces binding atoms and molecules and their thermal motion. It emphasizes the relationship between these phases and heat, alongside fundamental thermodynamic principles. Notably, it includes contemporary topics like graphene and liquid crystals. The text is enriched with numerous worked examples, as well as problems and solutions at the end of each chapter, catering to a range of difficulties from simple exercises to more challenging problems. Clarity of exposition is prioritized, placing physics before mathematics, and highlighting general principles applicable across various contexts. Published in the Manchester Physics Series, known for its insightful and detailed approach, the book covers essential topics such as atomic characteristics, forces between atoms and molecules, thermal energy, kinetic theory, real gases, reversible processes, and the properties of solids and liquids. This resource is invaluable for first- and second-year students in physics, chemistry, and engineering, as well as those in related fields like environmental and biological sciences, traditionally referred to as "Properties of Matter.".
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First year core course introductory textbook on the nature of matter that puts the physics before mathematical description
Physics of Matter is an introductory textbook on the nature of matter, based on a description of gases, liquids, liquid crystals and solids in terms of the forces that bind atoms and molecules together and their thermal motion, that discusses the relationship of these phases of matter to heat and the basic principles of thermodynamics.
Physics of Matter is unique in its coverage of material and includes topics that have become important in recent times such as graphene and liquid crystals. Material in the book is reinforced by numerous worked examples in the text and problems and solutions at the end of each chapter, the latter ranging in difficulty from simple exercises to challenging problems. The emphasis is on clarity of exposition and explanation, putting the physics before the mathematical with general physical principles that can be more widely applied being stressed.
Published in the Manchester Physics Series, which has the reputation of providing insight, depth, and often details on a subject not found in other textbooks, sample topics covered in Physics of Matter include:
Physics of Matter is a valuable learning resource for first- and second-year students in physics, chemistry, and engineering, as well as those in adjacent science courses including environmental and biological sciences. The book is written for the subject traditionally called “Properties of Matter.”
George C. King is Emeritus Professor of Physics in the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Manchester and Fellow of the Institute of Physics. His research interests are the study of atoms and molecules using synchrotron radiation and electron impact excitation, and he is the author of over 200 published papers describing these studies. He has over 40 years teaching experience that includes lecturing a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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