A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics, by Ian D Lawrie

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A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics, by Ian D Lawrie

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This book looks at the existence of many inter-relationships, both physical and mathematical, between the branches of theoretical physics which are traditionally treated as autonomous. These range from equilibrium statistical mechanics to unified theories of the fundamental interactions.

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A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics, by Ian D Lawrie

A conducted grand tour of the fundamental theories which shape our modern understanding of the physical world. This book covers the central themes of spacetime geometry and the general-relativistic account of gravity; quantum mechanics and quantum field theory; gauge theories and the fundamental forces of nature, statistical mechanics and the theory of phase transitions. The basic structure of each theory is explained in explicit mathematical detail with emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than on the technical details of specialized applications. Straightforward accounts are given of the standard models of particle physics and cosmology, and some of the more speculative ideas of modern theoretical physics are examined. This book is unique in bringing together the diverse areas of physics which are usually treated as independent. Designed to be accessible to final year undergraduates in physics and mathematics and to provide first year graduate students with a broad introductory view of theoretical physics, it will also be of interest to scientists and engineers in other disciplines who need an account of the subject at a level intermediate between semi-popular and technical research.
SKU CIN0852740158VG
ISBN 13 9780852740156
ISBN 10 0852740158
Title A Unified Grand Tour of Theoretical Physics,
Author Ian D Lawrie
Condition Very Good
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1990-01-01
Number of pages 392
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