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Table of Contents:
The complete version includes Chapters 1-33. This title is also available as 2 separate volumes:
- Volume 1: Chapters 1-15
- Volume 2: Chapters 16-33
- Introduction, Measurement, Estimating
- Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension
- Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors
- Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion
- Circular Motion; Gravitation
- Work and Energy
- Linear Momentum
- Rotational Motion
- Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture
- Fluids
- Oscillations and Waves
- Sound
- Temperature and Kinetic Theory
- Heat
- The Laws of Thermodynamics
- Electric Charge and Electric Field
- Electric Potential
- Electric Currents
- DC Circuits
- Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Light: Geometric Optics
- The Wave Nature of Light
- Optical Instruments
- The Special Theory of Relativity
- Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom
- Quantum Mechanics of Atoms
- Molecules and Solids
- Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
- Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
- Elementary Particles
- Astrophysics and Cosmology
APPENDICES - A. Mathematical Review
- B. Selected Isotopes
- C. Rotating Frames of Reference; Inertial Forces; Coriolis Effect Inertial and Noninertial Reference Frames
- D. Molar Specific Heats for Gases, and the Equipartition of Energy Molar Specific Heats for Gases
- E. Galilean and Lorentz Transformations
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems Index
About the Author :
Douglas C. Giancoli obtained his BA in physics (summa cum laude) from UC Berkeley, his MS in physics at MIT, and his PhD in elementary particle physics back at the UC Berkeley. He spent 2 years as a post-doctoral fellow at UC Berkeley’s Virus lab developing skills in molecular biology and biophysics. His mentors include Nobel winners Emilio Segrè and Donald Glaser.
He has taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, traditional as well as innovative ones, and continues to update his textbooks meticulously, seeking ways to better provide an understanding of physics for students.
Doug’s favorite spare-time activity is the outdoors, especially climbing peaks. He says climbing peaks is like learning physics: it takes effort and the rewards are great.
