Krane: Modern Physics 3rd Edition

Chapter 1. The Failures of Classical Physics.

• 1.1 Review of Classical Physics.
• 1.2 The Failure of Classical Concepts of Space and Time.
• 1.3 The Failure of the Classical Theory of Particle Statistics.
• 1.4 Theory, Experiment, Law.

Chapter 2. The Special Theory of Relativity.

• 2.1 Classical Relativity.
• 2.2 The Michelson-Morley Experiment.
• 2.3 Einstein's Postulates.
• 2.4 Consequences of Einstein's Postulates.
• 2.5 The Lorentz Transformation.
• 2.6 The Twin Paradox.
• 2.7 Relativistic Dynamics.
• 2.8 Conservation Laws in Relativistic Decays and Collisions.
• 2.9 Experimental Tests of Special Relativity.

Chapter 3. The Particlelike Properties of Electromagnetic Radiation.

• 3.1 Review of Electromagnetic Waves.
• 3.2 The Photoelectric Effect.
• 3.3 Thermal Radiation.
• 3.4 The Compton Effect.
• 3.5 Other Photon Processes.
• 3.6 What Is a Photon?

Chapter 4. The Wavelike Properties of Particles.

• 4.1 DeBroglie's Hypothesis.
• 4.2 Experimental Evidence for DeBroglie Waves.
• 4.3 Uncertainty Relationships for Classical Waves.
• 4.4 Heisenberg Uncertainty Relationships.
• 4.5 Wave Packets.
• 4.6 The Motion of a Wave Packet.
• 4.7 Probability and Randomness.

Chapter 5. The Schrödinger Equation.

• 5.1 Behavior of a Wave at a Boundary.
• 5.2 Confining a Particle.
• 5.3 The Schrödinger Equation.
• 5.4 Applications of the Schrödinger Equation.
• 5.5 The Simple Harmonic Oscillator.
• 5.6 Steps and Barriers.

Chapter 6. The Rutherford-Bohr Model of the Atom.

• 6.1 Basic Properties of Atoms.
• 6.2 Scattering Experiments and the Thomson Model.
• 6.3 The Rutherford Nuclear Atom
• 6.4 Line Spectra.
• 6.5 The Bohr Model.
• 6.6 The Franck-Hertz Experiment.
• 6.7 The Correspondence Principle.
• 6.8 Deficiencies of the Bohr Model.

Chapter 7. The Hydrogen Atom in Wave Mechanics.

• 7.1 A One-Dimensional Atom.
• 7.2 Angular Momentum in the Hydrogen Atom.
• 7,3 The Hydrogen Atom Wave Functions.
• 7.4 Radial Probability Densities.
• 7.5 Angular Probability Densities.
• 7.6 Intrinsic Spin.
• 7.7 Energy Levels and Spectroscopic Notation
• 7.8 The Zeeman Effect.
• 7.9 Fine Structure.

Chapter 8. Many-Electron Atoms.

• 8.1 The Pauli Exclusion Principle.
• 8.2 Electronic States in Many-Electron Atoms.
• 8.3 Outer Electrons: Screening and Optical Transitions.
• 8.4 Properties of the Elements.
• 8.5 Inner Electrons: Absorption Edges and X Rays.
• 8.6 Addition of Angular Momenta.
• 8.7 Lasers.

Chapter 9. Molecular Structure.

• 9.1 The Hydrogen Molecule.
• 9.2 Covalent Bonding in Molecules.
• 9.3 Ionic Bonding.
• 9.4 Molecular Vibrations.
• 9.5 Molecular Rotations.
• 9.6 Molecular Spectra.

Chapter 10. Statistical Physics.

• 10.1 Statistical Analysis.
• 10.2 Classical and Quantum Statistics.
• 10.3 The Density of States.
• 10.4 The Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution.
• 10.5 Quantum Statistics.
• 10.6 Application of Bose-Einstein Statistics.
• 10.7 Application of Fermi-Dirac Statistics.

Chapter 11. Solid-State Physics.

• 11.1 Crystal Structures.
• 11.2 The Heat Capacity of Solids.
• 11.3 Electrons in Metals.
• 11.4 Band Theory of Solids.
• 11.5 Superconductivity.
• 11.6 Intrinsic and Impurity Semiconductors.
• 11.7 Semiconductor Devices.
• 11.8 Magnetic Materials.

Chapter 12. Nuclear Structure and Radioactivity.

• 12.1 Nuclear Constituents.
• 12.2 Nuclear Sizes and Shapes.
• 12.3 Nuclear Masses and Binding Energies.
• 12.4 The Nuclear Force.
• 12.5 Quantum States in Nuclei.
• 12.6 Radioactive Decay.
• 12.7 Alpha Decay.
• 12.8 Beta Decay.
• 12.9 Gamma Decay and Nuclear Excited States.
• 12.10 Natural Radioactivity.

Chapter 13. Nuclear Reactions and Applications.

• 13.1 Types of Nuclear Reactions.
• 13.2 Radioisotope Production in Nuclear Reactions.
• 13.3 Low-Energy Reaction Kinematics.
• 13.4 Fission.
• 13.5 Fusion.
• 13.6 Nucleosynthesis.
• 13.7 Applications of Nuclear Physics.

Chapter 14. Elementary Particles.

• 14.1 The Four Basic Forces.
• 14.2 Classifying Particles.
• 14.3 Conservation Laws.
• 14.4 Particle Interactions and Decays.
• 14.5 Energy and Momentum in Particle Decays.
• 14.6 Energy and Momentum in Particle Reactions.
• 14.7 The Quark Structure of Mesons and Baryons.
• 14.8 The Standard Model.

Chapter 15. Cosmology: The Origin and Fate of the Universe.

• 15.1 The Expansion of the Universe.
• 15.2 The Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation.
• 15.3 Dark Matter.
• 15.4 The General Theory of Relativity.
• 15.5 Tests of General Relativity.
• 15.6 Stellar Evolution and Black Holes.
• 15.7 Cosmology and General Relativity.
• 15.8 The Big Bang Cosmology.
• 15.9 The Formation of Nuclei and Atoms.
• 15.10 Experimental Cosmology. 

Appendix A. Constants and Conversion Factors.
Appendix B. Complex Numbers.
Appendix C. Periodic Table of the Elements.
Appendix D. Table of Atomic Masses.
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems.

Since its first publication in 1983, Modern Physics has been one of the most widely used texts for the sophomore-level modern physics course for science and engineering students. It covers all the standard topics in the course, including relativity and introductory quantum mechanics, as well as introductions to statistical physics, nuclear physics high energy physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. Modern Physics provides a balanced presentation of both the historical development of all major modern physics concepts and the experimental evidence supporting the theory.

Key Features

• Written in a student-friendly style by an author with over 40 years of experience teaching Modern Physics.
• Provides numerous examples in a step-by-step style that is common in introductory texts.
• Discusses experimental tests of phenomena throughout the text.
• Presents a wide variety of the real-world applications of the theory and experiments, using real data.

New To This Edition

• The number of end-of-chapter problems has been increased by 25%, and the problems have been split out by the section number to which they refer. Each chapter also includes some general problems that are not linked to a specific section. These problems may refer back to material from a previous chapter or pose a greater challenge to the student.
• The number of worked examples in the chapters has also been increased by 10%.
• Many of the changes are the direct result of what has been learned from physics education research. For instance, in Ch. 5, given the difficulties that students have in understanding ideas about probability, graphical representations of the wave functions in the various applications have been modified to make it clearer what is being plotted.
• A variety of changes have been made to bring the text into line with modern textbook style. For instance, vectors are now written with an over-arrow in addition to boldface type.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 576 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 3 edition (January 24, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1118061144
• ISBN-13: 978-1118061145
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.9 inches
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