Physics of Continuous Matter - Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Physics of Continuous Matter: Exotic and Everyday Phenomena in the Macroscopic World, Second Edition provides an introduction to the basic ideas of continuum physics and their application to a wealth of macroscopic phenomena. The text focuses on the many approximate methods that offer insight into the rich physics hidden in fundamental continuum mechanics equations. Like its acclaimed predecessor, this second edition introduces mathematical tools on a "need-to-know" basis. New to the Second EditionThis edition includes three new chapters on elasticity of slender rods, energy, and entropy. It also offers more margin drawings and photographs and improved images of simulations. Along with reorganizing much of the material, the author has revised many of the physics arguments and mathematical presentations to improve clarity and consistency. The collection of problems at the end of each chapter has been expanded as well. These problems further develop the physical and mathematical concepts presented. With worked examples throughout, this book clearly illustrates both qualitative and quantitative physics reasoning. It emphasizes the importance in understanding the physical principles behind equations and the conditions underlying approximations. A companion website provides a host of ancillary materials, including software programs, color figures, and additional problems.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	2009
Authors:	B. Lautrup
Dimensions:	276 x 219 x 48mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	696
Edition:	2nd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4200-7700-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Classical mechanics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > States of matter > General
LSN:	1-4200-7700-7
Barcode:	9781420077001

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