: Concludes with particle physics, general relativity, and cosmology . Key Educational Features Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers
: Explores the hydrogen atom, broader atomic physics, and statistical mechanics (including Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics). Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4t...
The of Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Stephen T. Thornton and Andrew Rex is a 688-page textbook designed to provide a comprehensive transition from classical to modern physics. It is widely recognized for its historical approach, illustrating scientific advances through the specific experiments that led to key discoveries. Core Content & Structure : Concludes with particle physics, general relativity, and