Mechanics, Waves and Thermodynamics

Author: Sudhir Ranjan Jain, Homi Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

This book presents the fundamental concepts of classical physics in a coherent and logical manner. Besides elaborating the basic concepts of energy, mass, momentum and entropy, it also discusses topics like mechanics of single particle, oscillations and waves to enhance learners’ understanding. The unique feature of this book lies in the discussion on concepts such as central forces in the context of a recent spacecraft landing on a comet, Caratheodory’s axioms, applications of thermodynamics, understanding states of matter with the simple usage of Boltzmann factor, which are generally not found in books on classical physics. The concepts are explained in detail with live examples and solved problems. Classical theories are taught in all universities offering courses in Physics. This book is specially designed for undergraduate students of science and engineering.

ISBN 978-1-107-14519-1 | First published in 2016 Co-publisher: Cambridge University Press