From Quarks to the Universe: A Short Physics Course

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Eleftherios N. Economou

• Language: English

• Edition: 2nd ed. 2016

• ISBN: 9783319206530

• Pages: 326

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches

About The Book

The Structures of Matter: A Short Journey into the Physics of the Universe offers an insightful exploration into the fundamental properties of matter, showing that with minimal background knowledge, one can derive key quantitative results. Drawing from basic concepts such as first-year calculus and physics, the book heavily utilizes dimensional analysis alongside the three cornerstones of science: the atomic idea, wave-particle duality, and energy minimization for equilibrium.

In this second edition, the author, Eleftherios N. Economou, enriches the content with new material, enhanced explanations, and more detailed derivations, ensuring that the book is accessible and student-friendly. This updated edition not only provides a strong foundation for understanding the structures of matter but also includes numerous multiple-choice questions, solved and unsolved problems, and a comprehensive set of answers at the end, making it a perfect textbook for students of physics, engineering, and the sciences.

This book will also be valuable for researchers in physics, material science, chemistry, and engineering, offering them alternative derivations of real-world results that may seem to emerge unexpectedly. Economou’s engaging writing style and use of imagination in deriving scientific principles ensure that readers will find both education and inspiration within its pages.