Wave physics : oscillations--solitons--chaos / Stephen Nettel.
| Author/creator | Nettel, Stephen, 1938- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 3rd ed. |
| Publication Info | Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, ©2003. |
| Description | xiv, 289 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Subjects |
| Series | Advanced texts in physics, 1439-2674 Advanced texts in physics. ^A449553 |
| Contents | Mathematical foundation for wave physics -- Oscillations of mechanical and electrical systems -- Waves on stretched strings -- Electromagnetic waves -- Light: physical optics, refraction -- Wave mechanics -- Nonlinear waves on water: solitons -- Nonlinear phenomena: chaos -- Hints for solution. |
| Review | "This textbook is intended for those second year undergraduates in science and engineering who will later need an understanding of electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics. The classical physics of oscillations and waves is developed at a more advanced level than has been customary for the second year, providing a basis for the quantum mechanics that follows. In this new edition the Green's function is explained, reinforcing the integration of quantum mechanics with classical physics. The text may also form the basis of an "introduction to theoretical physics" for physics majors. The concluding chapters give special attention to topics in current wave physics: nonlinear waves, solitons, and chaotic behavior."--Jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2003270147 |
| ISBN | 3540443142 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 9783540443148 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC157 .N48 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |