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Elements of Modern Physics

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  • Provides a perspective of the important concepts and applications of contemporary Physics

  • Emphasizes logical development of the subject and attempts to maintain rigor in the analytical discussions

  • Is illustrated by numerous worked examples

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This book covers important concepts and applications of contemporary physics. The book emphasizes logical development of the subject and attempts to maintain rigor in the analytical discussions. The text has been presented in a concise and lucid manner. A modern description of properties and interaction of particle is given along with discussions on topics such as cosmology, laser and applications. The concepts are illustrated by numerous worked examples. Selected problems given at the end of each chapter help students to evaluate their skills. The book with its simple style, comprehensive and up-to-date coverage is highly useful for physics students. The detailed coverage and pedagogical tools make this an ideal book also for the engineering students studying core courses in physics.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India

    S. H. Patil

About the author

S.H. Patil currently works as Professor Emeritus of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He completed his Ph.D. from the University of California, USA. He has been teaching at IIT Bombay, since 1970, and has been a visiting member at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA. He has also taught at the University of California, USA, and at the University of Delhi. His areas of interest include quantum mechanics, atoms molecules, nuclei and elementary particles. 

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