Introduction to the Basic Concepts of Modern Physics Special Relativity, Quantum and Statistical Physics /

• Main Authors: Becchi, Carlo Maria (Author), D'Elia, Massimo (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Edition: 3rd ed. 2016.
• Series: Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics,
• Subjects: Physics.; Mathematical physics.; Gravitation.; Quantum physics.; Thermodynamics.; Statistical physics.; Dynamical systems.; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.; Quantum Physics.; Statistical Physics, Dynamical Systems and Complexity.; Mathematical Physics.

This is the third edition of a well-received textbook on modern physics theory. This book provides an elementary but rigorous and self-contained presentation of the simplest theoretical framework that will meet the needs of undergraduate students. In addition, a number of examples of relevant applic...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Special Relativity
• Michelson–Morley Experiment and Lorentz Transformations
• Relativistic Kinematics
• Introduction to Quantum Physics.-The Photoelectric Effect
• Bohr’s Quantum Theory
• De Broglie’s Interpretation
• Schrodinger’s Equation
• The Potential Barrier
• Quantum Wells and Energy Levels
• The Harmonic Oscillator
• Periodic Potentials and Band Spectra
• The Schrodinger Equation in a Central Potential
• Introduction to the Statistical Theory of Matter
• Thermal Equilibrium by Gibbs’ Method
• The Pressure and the Equation of State.-  A Three Level System
• The Grand Canonical Ensemble and the Perfect Quantum Gas.