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“james luscombe”

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  • Mathematical Methods in Physics, Engineering, and Chemistry

    by Brett Borden, James Luscombe ...
    A concise and up-to-date introduction to mathematical methods for students in the physical sciencesMathematical Methods in Physics, Engineering and Chemistry offers an introduction to the most important methods of theoretical physics. Written by two physics professors with years of experience, the text puts the focus on the essential math topics that the majority of physical science students ... Read more

    $128.00 USD

  • Thermodynamics

    by James Luscombe ...
    This book provides an accessible yet thorough introduction to thermodynamics, crafted and class-tested over many years of teaching. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this book delivers clear descriptions of how to think about the mathematics and physics involved. The content has been carefully developed in consultation with a large number of instructors, teaching courses ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

  • Core Principles of Special and General Relativity

    by James Luscombe ...
    This book provides an accessible, yet thorough, introduction to special and general relativity, crafted and class-tested over many years of teaching. Suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this book provides clear descriptions of how to approach the mathematics and physics involved. It is also contains the latest exciting developments in the field, including dark energy, ... Read more

    $70.99 USD

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  • A Student's Guide to Entropy

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  • A Student's Guide to Lagrangians and Hamiltonians

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    A concise but rigorous treatment of variational techniques, focussing primarily on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, this book is ideal for physics, engineering and mathematics students. The book begins by applying Lagrange's equations to a number of mechanical systems. It introduces the concepts of generalized coordinates and generalized momentum. Following this the book turns to the calculus ... Read more

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  • An Introduction to Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics

    by Robert H. Swendsen ...
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    This text presents the two complementary aspects of thermal physics as an integrated theory of the properties of matter. Conceptual understanding is promoted by thorough development of basic concepts. In contrast to many texts, statistical mechanics, including discussion of the required probability theory, is presented first. This provides a statistical foundation for the concept of entropy, which ... Read more

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  • Introduction To General Relativity And Cosmology

    by Christian G Boehmer ...
    Series series Essential Textbooks In Physics
    Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology gives undergraduate students an overview of the fundamental ideas behind the geometric theory of gravitation and spacetime. Through pointers on how to modify and generalise Einstein's theory to enhance understanding, it provides a link between standard textbook content and current research in the field.Chapters present complicated material ... Read more

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  • Gravity

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    by Eric Poisson, Clifford M. Will ...
    This textbook explores approximate solutions to general relativity and their consequences. It offers a unique presentation of Einstein's theory by developing powerful methods that can be applied to astrophysical systems. Beginning with a uniquely thorough treatment of Newtonian gravity, the book develops post-Newtonian and post-Minkowskian approximation methods to obtain weak-field solutions to ... Read more

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  • Quantum Gravity

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