Wave Physics
Stephen Nettel
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Wave Physics
Published
October 1994
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Telos
Pages
252
ISBN-13
9780387585048
ISBN-10
0387585044
Description
The classical physics of oscillations and waves is developed here at a more advanced mathematical level than has been customary for second year undergraduates. The detailed explanation of the classical phenomena provides a sound basis for the introduction to wave mechanics that follows. A chapter on nonlinear waves and solitons, as well as contributions by M. C. Gutzwiller (USA), and A. V. Gaponov Grekhov and M. I. Rabinovich (Russia) on chaos and associated phenomena, broadens the concepts of wave behavior, while introducing the reader to important topics in current wave physics. This textbook is directed primarily at undergraduate students in physics, mathematics and engineering, but it will also be useful as a reference for graduate students, and for professors looking for examination problems. For this new edition a number of examples and problems have been added, and typographic errors corrected.
Subjects
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica
Six Ideas That Shaped Physics
The Principles of Quantum Mechanics
Formulas for natural frequency and mode shape
The Physics of Vibrations and Waves
Water Wave Mechanics for Engineers and Scientists
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Wave Physics?
This edition of Wave Physics has approximately 252 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Wave Physics?
For most readers, Wave Physics typically takes between 5h 15m and 3h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Wave Physics?
The estimated word count for Wave Physics is approximately 63,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Wave Physics?
Wave Physics was written by Stephen Nettel.
When was Wave Physics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.