Since the inception of Schaum's Outlines in 1952, physics has served as one of the principal and best-selling subjects upon which the entire series has been based. Applied Physics is one of the original physics outlines, and the past three editions ('77, '87, '95) have sold over 150,000 copies to date. Applied Physics is the study of algebra-based physics, a course taken by non-physics majors, mainly in technical schools, 2- and 4- year community colleges and universities, who, as the title implies, need to apply physics to their ever-day job, as opposed to focusing on further study or theoretical physics. Applied Physics is a required course for many engineers, mechanics, optical engineers, and other technical professions. For example, any kind of higher level mechanic or engineer, such as those found in aviation, throughout the military, or in optical engineering programs, study Applied Physics. Physics majors, Biology students, and pre-med students study calculus-based physics. Over the past 8 years, the curriculum, and emphasis of certain topics, in the applied physics classroom has changed. Relativity, atomic physics, nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, semiconductors and superconductors are receiving more attention in introductory physics classes and are topics the author will devote more space to in this edition. Changes to the organizational structure of the book will also be made to improve the flow from chapter to chapter. Chapters will be organized into sections (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Heat and Waves, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, etc.) adding clearer order to the somewhat disconnected chapters. In short, this is a much needed revision to one of the core Schaum's titles that make up the backbone of this series.
Show moreSince the inception of Schaum's Outlines in 1952, physics has served as one of the principal and best-selling subjects upon which the entire series has been based. Applied Physics is one of the original physics outlines, and the past three editions ('77, '87, '95) have sold over 150,000 copies to date. Applied Physics is the study of algebra-based physics, a course taken by non-physics majors, mainly in technical schools, 2- and 4- year community colleges and universities, who, as the title implies, need to apply physics to their ever-day job, as opposed to focusing on further study or theoretical physics. Applied Physics is a required course for many engineers, mechanics, optical engineers, and other technical professions. For example, any kind of higher level mechanic or engineer, such as those found in aviation, throughout the military, or in optical engineering programs, study Applied Physics. Physics majors, Biology students, and pre-med students study calculus-based physics. Over the past 8 years, the curriculum, and emphasis of certain topics, in the applied physics classroom has changed. Relativity, atomic physics, nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, semiconductors and superconductors are receiving more attention in introductory physics classes and are topics the author will devote more space to in this edition. Changes to the organizational structure of the book will also be made to improve the flow from chapter to chapter. Chapters will be organized into sections (Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Heat and Waves, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, etc.) adding clearer order to the somewhat disconnected chapters. In short, this is a much needed revision to one of the core Schaum's titles that make up the backbone of this series.
Show moreChapter 1. Useful Math
Chapter 2. Vectors
Chapter 3. Motion in a Straight Line
Chapter 4. Motion in a Vertical Plane
Chapter 5. Laws of Motion
Chapter 6. Friction
Chapter 7. Energy
Chapter 8. Momentum
Chapter 9. Circular Motion and Gravitation
Chapter 10. Rotational Motion
Chapter 11. Equilibrium
Chapter 12. Simple Machines
Chapter 13. Elasticity
Chapter 14. Simple Harmonic Motion
Chapter 15. Waves and Sound
Chapter 16. Fluids at Rest
Chapter 17. Fluids in Motion
Chapter 18. Heat
Chapter 19. Expansion of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Chapter 20. Kinetic Theory of Matter
Chapter 21. Thermodynamics
Chapter 22. Heat Transfer
Chapter 23. Electricity
Chapter 24. Electric Current
Chapter 25. Direct-Current Circuits
Chapter 26. Capacitance
Chapter 27. Magnetism
Chapter 28. Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 29. Alternating-Current Circuits
Chapter 30. Light
Chapter 31. Spherical Mirrors
Chapter 32. Lenses
Chapter 33. Physical and Quantum Optics
Chapter 34. Atomic Physics
Chapter 35. The Solid State
Chapter 36. Nuclear Physics
Appendix A. Physical Constants and Quantities
Appendix B. Conversion Factors
Appendix C. Natural Trigonometric Functions
Index
Arthur Beiser, a native of New York City, received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in physics from New York University, where he later served as Associate Professor of Physics. He then was a Senior Research Scientist at the Lamont Geo- logical Observatory of Columbia University. His research interests were chiefly in cosmic rays and in magnetohydrodynamics as applied to geophysics and astrophys- ics. In addition to theoretical work, he participated in a cosmic-ray expedition to an Alaskan peak and directed a search for magnetohydrodynamic waves from space in various Pacific locations. A Fellow of The Explorers Club, Dr. Beiser was the first chairman of its Committee on Space Exploration. He is the author or coauthor of 36 books, mostly college texts on physics and mathematics, 14 of which have been translated into a total of 27 languages. Two of his books are on sailing, The Proper Yacht and The Sailor’s World. Figure 13-21 is a photograph of Dr. Beiser at the helm of his 58-ft sloop; he and his wife Germaine have sailed over 150,000 miles, includ- ing two Atlantic crossings and a rounding of Cape Horn. Germaine Beiser, who has degrees in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University, is the author or coauthor of seven books on various aspects of physics and has contributed to The Physical Universe. For a number of years she was the editor of a cruising guide to the Adriatic Sea.
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