The Language of Physics
A Foundation for University Study
$85.95
- Paperback
244 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2008
Summary
This book introduces physics to a first-year undergraduate in the language of mathematics. As such, it aims to give a mathematical foundation to the physics taught pre-university, as well as extending it to the skills and disciplines approached during a first degree course in physical science or engineering. It bridges two gaps in modern education – between the level of difficulty in pre-university study and undergraduate study, and between mathematics and physics.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199533800 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0199533806 |
| Author: | John P. Cullerne, Anton Machacek |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 244 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2008 |
| Weight: | 421g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 171mm x 246mm |
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Critics Review
This book is highly recommended for first-year undergraduate students.'Contemporary PhysicsThe gap in knowledge and understanding between A-level exit and University entrance in Physics and Engineering has long been a concern to both school teachers and University tutors. ‘The Language of Physics’ is thus warmly to be welcomed, filling as it does the growing divide between general A-level texts and specialised undergraduate books. 6th formers wanting to prepare for University entrance in the applied mathematical and physical sciences should read’The Language of Physics’ to open their eyes to the sheer beauty of their subject, presented here in a straightforward and elegant manner. Confused first year science undergraduates will also find itinvaluable in piecing together a wide range of seemingly disparate topics in a stylish and concise way.‘Stephen Payne, University of Oxford`This is an excellently written textbook that explains very clearly how to describe physical processes in terms of mathematics. This is an essential skill that undergraduates need to acquire and there are many illuminating problems given on mechanics, fields, rotation, oscillations and waves, circuits, and thermal physics. While it is principally aimed at first year undergraduates in physics or engineering, it would also be a very useful preparatorytextbook for students about to start at university. It is highly recommended.‘Nick Jelley, University of Oxford
John P. Cullerne
John P. Cullerne
Head of Physics, Winchester College
Anton Machacek
Head of Physics, Royal Grammar School High Wycombe
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