Series: Manchester Physics Series

Physics of Matter is an introductory textbook on the nature of matter, designed for a first-year core course. This text focuses on a description of gases, liquids, liquid crystals, and solids in terms of the forces that bind atoms and molecules together and their thermal motion. It discusses the relationship of these phases of matter to heat and the basic...

The Manchester Physics Series General Editors: D. J. Sandiford; F. Mandl; A. C. Phillips Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester Properties of Matter by B. H. Flowers and E. Mendoza, Optics Second Edition by F. G. Smith and J. H. Thomson, Statistical Physics Second Edition by E. Mandl, Electromagnetism Second Edition by I. S. Grant and W. R....

This introductory text emphasises physical principles, rather than the mathematics. Each topic begins with a discussion of the physical characteristics of the motion or system. The mathematics is kept as clear as possible and includes elegant mathematical descriptions where possible. Designed to provide a logical development of the subject, the book is divided into two sections, vibrations followed by waves....

This work presents students with a textbook in nuclear physics, based on a course entitled Applications of Nuclear Physics. Written from an experimental point of view, this text is broadly divided into two parts: firstly, a general introduction to nuclear physics; and secondly, its applications. There are chapters on practical examples and problems which are included in the appendix. It...

Electromagnetism, Second Edition is suitable for a first course in electromagnetism, whilst also covering many topics frequently encountered in later courses. The material has been carefully arranged and allows for flexibility in its use for courses of different length and structure. A knowledge of calculus and an elementary knowledge of vectors is assumed, but the mathematical properties of the differential...

Accessible, student-friendly textbook on a core subject in undergraduate physics courses, updated with more worked examples, exercises, and everyday problems. Emphasizing physical principles rather than mathematics, Vibrations and Waves, 2nd edition delivers a comprehensive and logical overview of the subject. Each topic begins with a discussion of the physical characteristics of the motion or system. The mathematics is kept as...