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Classical Mechanics, Second Edition
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May 01, 2013
Author(s):
Tai L. Chow
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Classical Mechanics, Second Edition presents a complete account of the classical mechanics of particles and systems for physics students at the advanced undergraduate level. The book evolved from a set of lecture notes for a course on the subject taught by the author at California State University, …
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Mathematics and Music: Composition, Perception, and Performance
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April 10, 2013
Author(s):
James S. Walker; Gary Don
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At first glance, mathematics and music seem to be from separate worlds—one from science, one from art. But in fact, the connections between the two go back thousands of years, such as Pythagoras’s ideas about how to quantify changes of pitch for musical tones (musical intervals). Mathematics and …
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Renewable Energy: A First Course
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March 13, 2013
Author(s):
Robert Ehrlich
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Renewable energy has great significance for the world’s future, given the environmental issues related to energy generation and energy’s importance in our society. Making wise energy choices is not easy, however. It involves balanced consideration of economic, environmental, technical, political, …
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Oscillations and Waves: An Introduction
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January 07, 2013
Author(s):
Richard Fitzpatrick
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Bridging lower-division physics survey courses with upper-division physics courses, Oscillations and Waves: An Introduction develops a unified mathematical theory of oscillations and waves in physical systems. Emphasizing physics over mathematics, the author includes many examples from discrete …
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Introduction to Experimental Biophysics: Biological Methods for Physical Scientists
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September 21, 2011
Author(s):
Jay Nadeau
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Increasing numbers of physicists, chemists, and mathematicians are moving into biology, reading literature across disciplines, and mastering novel biochemical concepts. To succeed in this transition, researchers must understand on a practical level what is experimentally feasible. The number of …
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Magnetics, Dielectrics, and Wave Propagation with MATLAB® Codes
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September 03, 2010
Author(s):
Carmine Vittoria
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Because future microwave, magnetic resonance, and wave propagation systems will involve miniature devices, nanosize structures, multifunctional applications, and composites of various types of materials, their development requires distinctly multidisciplinary collaborations. That means specialized …
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From Atoms to Galaxies: A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness
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May 07, 2010
Author(s):
Sadri Hassani
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College students in the United States are becoming increasingly incapable of differentiating between proven facts delivered by scientific inquiry and the speculations of pseudoscience. In an effort to help stem this disturbing trend, From Atoms to Galaxies: A Conceptual Physics Approach to …
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Superstrings and Other Things: A Guide to Physics, Second Edition
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December 22, 2009
Author(s):
Carlos I. Calle
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A research scientist at NASA working on planetary exploration, Carlos Calle has the opportunity to ponder what seems imponderable, but while that might make Dr. Calle unusual, what makes him truly special is his ability to translate the algebraic formulas and calculus-based logic into concepts that …
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Understanding Solid State Physics
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December 16, 2009
Author(s):
Sharon Ann Holgate
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Enables students to easily grasp basic solid state physics principles Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet losing none of the required rigor, Understanding Solid State Physics clearly explains basic physics principles to provide a firm grounding in the subject. The author underscores the …
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Exploring Integrated Science
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December 01, 2009
Author(s):
Belal E. Baaquie; Frederick H. Willeboordse
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Why is rubber elastic? Why are leaves green? Why can a gecko climb a wall? Answering these and a myriad of other puzzles of nature, Exploring Integrated Science shows how the simplest questions that arise from our daily experiences can lead us through a chain of reasoning that explains some of the …
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"... for conceptual physics courses, CRC currently has the three strongest titles. I anticipate a fun teaching experience while using these texts ... ."
- Professor Steve Zides, Wofford College, Spring, 2010

Superstrings and Other Things: A Guide to Physics, Second Edition

Questioning the Universe: Concepts in Physics

From Atoms to Galaxies: A Conceptual Physics Approach to Scientific Awareness

 


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