Ebook: From Newton to Mandelbrot: A Primer in Theoretical Physics

From Newton to Mandelbrot takes the student on a tour of the most important landmarks of theoretical physics: classical, quantum, and statistical mechanics, relativity, electrodynamics, and, the most modern and exciting of all, the physics of fractals. The treatment is confined to the essentials of each area, and short computer programs, numerous problems, and beautiful colour illustrations round off this unusual textbook. Ideally suited for a one-year course in theoretical physics it will prove indispensable in preparing and revising for exams.

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From Newton to Mandelbrot takes the student on a tour of the most important landmarks of theoretical physics: classical, quantum, and statistical mechanics, relativity, electrodynamics, and, the most modern and exciting of all, the physics of fractals. The treatment is confined to the essentials of each area, and short computer programs, numerous problems, and beautiful colour illustrations round off this unusual textbook. Ideally suited for a one-year course in theoretical physics it will prove indispensable in preparing and revising for exams.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-IX
Mechanics....Pages 1-54
Electricity and Magnetism....Pages 55-82
Quantum Mechanics....Pages 83-113
Statistical Physics....Pages 115-153
Fractals in Theoretical Physics....Pages 155-179
Back Matter....Pages 181-191

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From Newton to Mandelbrot takes the student on a tour of the most important landmarks of theoretical physics: classical, quantum, and statistical mechanics, relativity, electrodynamics, and, the most modern and exciting of all, the physics of fractals. The treatment is confined to the essentials of each area, and short computer programs, numerous problems, and beautiful colour illustrations round off this unusual textbook. Ideally suited for a one-year course in theoretical physics it will prove indispensable in preparing and revising for exams.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages I-IX
Mechanics....Pages 1-54
Electricity and Magnetism....Pages 55-82
Quantum Mechanics....Pages 83-113
Statistical Physics....Pages 115-153
Fractals in Theoretical Physics....Pages 155-179
Back Matter....Pages 181-191
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