3rd Edition. — W.W. Norton & Company, 2007. — 712 p.
Designed for the introductory calculus-based physics course, Physics for Engineers and Scientists is distinguished by its lucid exposition and accessible coverage of fundamental physical concepts.
The text presents a modern view of classical mechanics and electromagnetism for today's science and engineering students, including coverage of optics and quantum physics and emphasizing the relationship between macroscopic and microscopic phenomena.
Organized to address specific concepts and then build on them, this highly readable text divides each chapter into short, focused sections followed by review questions. Using real-world examples, the authors offer a glimpse of the practical applications of physics in science and engineering, developing a solid conceptual foundation before introducing mathematical results and derivations (a basic knowledge of derivatives and integrals is assumed).
Contents (Chapters 22-36)
Electric force and electric charge
The electric field
Gauss’ law
Electrostatic potential and energy
Capacitors and dielectrics
Currents and ohm’s law
Direct current circuits
Magnetic force and field
Charges and currents in magnetic fields
Electromagnetic induction
Alternating current circuits
Electromagnetic waves
Reflection, refraction, and optics
Interference and diffraction
The theory of special relativity