This text considers waves the great unifying concept of physics. With minimal mathematics, it emphasizes the behavior common to phenomena such as earthquake waves, ocean waves, sound waves, and mechanical waves. Topics include velocity, vector and complex representation, energy and momentum, coupled modes, polarization, diffraction, and radiation. 1974 edition.
| ISBN: | 9780486453026 |
| Publication date: | 27th October 2006 |
| Author: | John R Pierce |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 209 pages |
| Series: | Dover Books on Physics |
| Genres: |
Wave mechanics (vibration and acoustics) |
This text considers waves the great unifying concept of physics. With minimal mathematics, it emphasizes the behavior common to phenomena such as earthquake waves, ocean waves, sound waves, and mechanical waves. Topics include velocity, vector and complex representation, energy and momentum, coupled modes, polarization, diffraction, and radiation. 1974 edition.
Almost All About Waves features in the following genres: Wave mechanics (vibration and acoustics)
Almost All About Waves is available in Paperback
Almost All About Waves was written by John R Pierce and published by Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc.
Almost All About Waves has 209 pages
Yes it is part of Dover Books on Physics series