The main theme of this highly successful book is that the transmission of energy by wave propogation is fundamental to almost every branch of physics. Therefore, besides giving students a thorough grounding in the theory of waves and vibrations, the book also demonstrates the pattern and unity of a large part of physics.
This new edition has been thoroughly revised and has been redeisgned to meet the best contemporary standards. It includes new material on electron waves in solids using the Kronig-Penney model to show how their allowed energies are limited to Brillouin zones, The role of phonons is also discussed. An Optical Transform is used to demonstrate the modern method of lens testing. In the last two chapters the sections on chaos and solitons have been reduced but their essential contents remain.
As with earlier editions, the book has a large number of problems together with hints on how to solve them. The Physics of Vibrations and Waves, 6th Edition will prove invaluable for students taking a first full course in the subject across a variety of disciplines particularly physics, engineering and mathematics.
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3 reviews for The Physics of Vibrations and Waves
Eric
Rated 5 out of 5
July 8, 2014
For many years I have been looking for a thorough book on vibrations and waves. They are important throughout physics and electronics among other subj...More
For many years I have been looking for a thorough book on vibrations and waves. They are important throughout physics and electronics among other subjects.
This book is methodical in its introduction of the topics, the maths is well laid out and I have moved on leaps and bounds by referencing the sections of the book where I had blanks before.
I wish I had a copy many years ago and it will remain on my book shelf.
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PHaddrell
Rated 5 out of 5
January 23, 2014
I have found this to be one of the best undergraduate physics text books ever. Its explanations are clear and provides an excellent introduction to ot...More
I have found this to be one of the best undergraduate physics text books ever. Its explanations are clear and provides an excellent introduction to other areas of physics namely electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics. The book gives clear introductions to the mathematics used at every stage. I first used this book over 40 years ago during my undergraduate course and have 3 different editions of this excellent book. To be honest I am completely baffled by some of the negative reviews of this book.
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MF
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December 7, 2013
This is a set book for physics degree students and is keenly priced too. It was posted to another address very promptly.
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This book is methodical in its introduction of the topics, the maths is well laid out and I have moved on leaps and bounds by referencing the sections of the book where I had blanks before.
I wish I had a copy many years ago and it will remain on my book shelf.