The Cambridge Handbook of Physics Formulas

Description

This compact, portable reference contains more than 2,000 of the most useful formulas and equations found in undergraduate physics courses, covering mathematics, dynamics and mechanics, quantum physics, thermodynamics, solid state physics, electromagnetism, optics and astrophysics. An extensive index allows the required formulas to be located swiftly and simply, and an unique tabular format crisply identifies all the variables involved. All students and professionals in physics, applied mathematics, engineering and other physical sciences will want to have this essential reference book within easy reach. Cover Half-title Title Copyright Contents Preface How to use this book Chapter 1 Units, constants, and conversions 1.1 Introduction 1.2 SI units 1.3 Physical constants 1.4 Converting between units 1.5 Dimensions 1.6 Miscellaneous Chapter 2 Mathematics 2.1 Notation 2.2 Vectors and matrices 2.3 Series, summations, and progressions 2.4 Complex variables 2.5 Trigonometric and hyperbolic formulas 2.6 Mensuration 2.7 Differentiation 2.8 Integration 2.9 Special functions and polynomials 2.10 Roots of quadratic and cubic equations 2.11 Fourier series and transforms 2.12 Laplace transforms 2.13 Probability and statistics 2.14 Numerical methods Chapter 3 Dynamics and mechanics 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Frames of reference 3.3 Gravitation 3.4 Particle motion 3.5 Rigid body dynamics 3.6 Oscillating systems 3.7 Generalised dynamics 3.8 Elasticity 3.9 Fluid dynamics Chapter 4 Quantum physics 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Quantum definitions 4.3 Wave mechanics 4.4 Hydrogenic atoms 4.5 Angular momentum 4.6 Perturbation theory 4.7 High energy and nuclear physics Chapter 5 Thermodynamics 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Classical thermodynamics 5.3 Gas laws 5.4 Kinetic theory 5.5 Statistical thermodynamics 5.6 Fluctuations and noise 5.7 Radiation processes Chapter 6 Solid state physics 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Periodic table 6.3 Crystalline structure 6.4 Lattice dynamics 6.5 Electrons in solids Chapter 7 Electromagnetism 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Static fields 7.3 Electromagnetic fields (general) 7.4 Fields associated with media 7.5 Force, torque, and energy 7.6 LCR circuits 7.7 Transmission lines and waveguides 7.8 Waves in and out of media 7.9 Plasma physics Chapter 8 Optics 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Interference 8.3 Fraunhofer diffraction 8.4 Fresnel diffraction 8.5 Geometrical optics 8.6 Polarisation 8.7 Coherence (scalar theory) 8.8 Line radiation Chapter 9 Astrophysics 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Solar system data 9.3 Coordinate transformations (astronomical) 9.4 Observational astrophysics 9.5 Stellar evolution 9.6 Cosmology Index