Physics for Scientists & Engineers with Modern Physics, Global Edition -- Modified Mastering Physics with Pearson eText

Douglas C. Giancoli obtained his BA in physics (summa cum laude) from UC Berkeley, his MS in physics at MIT, and his PhD in elementary particle physics back at UC Berkeley. He spent 2 years as a post-doctoral fellow at UC Berkeley's Virus lab developing skills in molecular biology and biophysics. His mentors include Nobel winners Emilio Segre and Donald Glaser. He has taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, traditional as well as innovative ones, and continues to update his textbooks meticulously, seeking ways to better provide an understanding of physics for students. Doug's favourite spare-time activity is the outdoors, especially climbing peaks. He says climbing peaks is like learning physics: it takes effort, and the rewards are great.

Complete version: All 3 volumes = 44 Chapters, including 9 Chapters of modern physics.

The 3 Volume version is also available separately.



Volume 1: Chapters 1-20 on mechanics, including fluids, oscillations, waves, plus heat and thermodynamics.
Volume 2: Chapters 21-35 on electricity and magnetism, plus light and optics.
Volume 3: Chapters 36-44 on modern physics: relativity, quantum theory, atomic physics, condensed matter, nuclear physics, elementary particles, cosmology and astrophysics.





Introduction, Measurement, Estimating
Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension
Kinematics in Two or Three Dimensions; Vectors
Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion
Using Newton's Laws: Friction, Circular Motion, Drag Forces
Gravitation and Newton's Synthesis
Work and Energy
Conservation of Energy
Linear Momentum
Rotational Motion
Angular Momentum; General Rotation
Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture
Fluids
Oscillations
Wave Motion
Sound
Temperature, Thermal Expansion, and the Ideal Gas Law
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Electric Charge and Electric Field
Gauss's Law
Electric Potential
Capacitance, Dielectrics, Electric Energy Storage
Electric Current and Resistance
DC Circuits
Magnetism
Sources of Magnetic Field
Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law
Inductance, Electromagnetic Oscillations, and AC Circuits
Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Waves
Light: Reflection and Refraction
Lenses and Optical Instruments
The Wave Nature of Light: Interference and Polarization
Diffraction
The Special Theory of Relativity
Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics of Atoms
Molecules and Solids
Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
Elementary Particles
Astrophysics and Cosmology