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From Newton to Mandelbrot

A Primer in Theoretical Physics with Fractals for the Macintosh (R)

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  • © 1996

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Authors:
  1. Dietrich Stauffer

    1. Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Köln, Köln, Germany

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  2. H. Eugene Stanley

    1. Department of Physics, Center for Polymer Studies, Boston, USA

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XII
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  2. Mechanics

    • Dietrich Stauffer, H. Eugene Stanley
    Pages 1-57

  3. Electricity and Magnetism

    • Dietrich Stauffer, H. Eugene Stanley
    Pages 59-88

  4. Quantum Mechanics

    • Dietrich Stauffer, H. Eugene Stanley
    Pages 89-121

  5. Statistical Physics

    • Dietrich Stauffer, H. Eugene Stanley
    Pages 123-164

  6. Fractals in Theoretical Physics

    • Dietrich Stauffer, H. Eugene Stanley
    Pages 165-189

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 191-211
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From Newton to Mandelbrot takes the student on a tour of the most important landmarks of theoretical physics: classical, quantum, and statistical mechanics, relativity, electrodynamics, and, the most modern and exciting of all, the physics of fractals. The treatment is confined to the essentials of each area, and short computer programs, numerous problems, and beautiful color illustrations round off this unusual textbook. Ideally suited for a one-year course in theoretical physics it will also prove useful in preparing and revising for exams. This edition is corrected and includes a new appendix on elementary particle physics, answers to all short questions, and a diskette where a selection of executable programs exploring the fractal concept can be found.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Theoretische Physik, Universität Köln, Köln, Germany

    Dietrich Stauffer

  • Department of Physics, Center for Polymer Studies, Boston, USA

    H. Eugene Stanley

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