Modern Physics, 3rd Edition: Table of Contents

	Chapter 1: The Birth of Modern Physics
1.1	Classical Physics of the 1890s Mechanics Electromagnetism Thermodynamics
1.2	The Kinetic Theory of Gases
1.3	Waves and Particles
1.4	Conservation Laws and Fundamental Forces Fundamental Forces
1.5	The Atomic Theory of Matter
1.6	Unresolved Questions of 1895 and New Horizons On the Horizon
	Summary
	Chapter 2: Special Theory of Relativity
2.1	The Need for Ether
2.2	The Michelson-Morley Experiment
2.3	Einstein's Postulates
2.4	The Lorentz Transformation
2.5	Time Dilation and Length Contraction Time Dilation Length Contraction
2.6	Addition of Velocities
2.7	Experimental Verification Muon Decay Atomic Clock Measurement Velocity Addition Testing Lorentz Symmetry
2.8	Twin Paradox
2.9	Spacetime
2.10	Doppler Effect Special Topic: Applications of the Doppler Effect
2.11	Relativistic Momentum
2.12	Relativistic Energy Total Energy and Rest Energy Equivalence of Mass and Energy Relationship of Energy and Momentum Massless Particles
2.13	Computations in Modern Physics Binding Energy
2.14	Electromagnetism and Relativity
	Summary
	Chapter 3: The Experimental Basis of Quantum Theory
3.1	Discovery of the X-Ray and the Electron
3.2	Determination of Electron Charge
3.3	Line Spectra Special Topic: The Discovery of Helium
3.4	Quantization
3.5	Blackbody Radiation
3.6	Photoelectric Effect Experimental Results of Photoelectric Effect Classical Interpretation Einstein's Theory Quantum Interpretation
3.7	X-Ray Production
3.8	Compton Effect
3.9	Pair Production and Annihilation
	Summary
	Chapter 4: Structure of the Atom
4.1	The Atomic Models of Thomson and Rutherford
4.2	Rutherford Scattering Special Topic: Lord Rutherford of Nelson
4.3	The Classical Atomic Model
4.4	The Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom The Correspondence Principle
4.5	Successes and Failures of the Bohr Model Reduced Mass Correction Other Limitations
4.6	Characteristic X-Ray Spectra and Atomic Number
4.7	Atomic Excitation by Electrons
	Summary
	Chapter 5: Wave Properties of Matter and Quantum Mechanics I
5.1	X-Ray Scattering
5.2	De Broglie Waves Special Topic: Cavendish Laboratory Bohr's Quantization Condition
5.3	Electron Scattering
5.4	Wave Motion
5.5	Waves or Particles?
5.6	Uncertainty Principle
5.7	Probability, Wave Functions, and the Copenhagen Interpretation The Copenhagen Interpretation
5.8	Particle in a Box
	Summary
	Chapter 6: Quantum Mechanics II
6.1	The Schrödinger Wave Equation Normalization and Probability Properties of Valid Wave Functions Time-Independent Schrödinger Wave Equation
6.2	Expectation Values
6.3	Infinite Square-Well Potential
6.4	Finite Square-Well Potential
6.5	Three-Dimensional Infinite-Potential Well
6.6	Simple Harmonic Oscillator
6.7	Barriers and Tunneling Potential Barrier with E > V₀ Potential Barrier with E < V₀ Potential Well Alpha-Particle Decay Special Topic: Scanning Probe Microscopes
	Summary
	Chapter 7: The Hydrogen Atom
7.1	Application of the Schrödinger Equation to the Hydrogen Atom
7.2	Solution of the Schrödinger Equation for Hydrogen Separation of Variables Solution of the Radial Equation Solution of the Angular and Azimuthal Equations
7.3	Quantum Numbers Principal Quantum Number n Orbital Angular Momentum Number l Magnetic Quantum Number m_l
7.4	Magnetic Effects on Atomic Spectra -- The Normal Zeeman Effect
7.5	Intrinsic Spin Special Topic: Hydrogen and the 21-cm Line Transition
7.6	Energy Levels and Electron Probabilities Selection Rules Probability Distribution Functions
	Summary
	Chapter 8: Atomic Physics
8.1	Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table Inert Gases Alkalis Alkaline Earths Halogens Transition Metals Lanthanides Actinides Special Topic: Rydberg Atoms
8.2	Total Angular Momentum Single-Electron Atoms Many Electron Atoms LS Coupling jj Coupling
8.3	Anomalous Zeeman Effect
	Summary
	Chapter 9: Statistical Physics
9.1	Historical Overview
9.2	Maxwell Velocity Distribution
9.3	Equipartition Theorem
9.4	Maxwell Speed Distribution
9.5	Classical and Quantum Statistics Classical Distributions Quantum Distributions
9.6	Fermi-Dirac Statistics Introduction to Fermi-Dirac Theory Classical Theory of Electrical Conduction Quantum Theory of Electrical Conduction
9.7	Bose-Einstein Statistics Blackbody Radiation Liquid Helium Special Topic: Superfluid ³He Bose-Einstein Condensation in Gases
	Summary
	Chapter 10: Molecules and Solids
10.1	Molecular Bonding and Spectra Molecular Bonds Rotational States Vibrational States Vibration and Rotation Combined
10.2	Stimulated Emission and Lasers Scientific Applications of Lasers Holography Quantum Entanglement, Teleportation, and Information Other Laser Applications
10.3	Structural Properties of Solids
10.4	Thermal and Magnetic Properties of Solids Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Magnetic Properties Diamagnetism Paramagnetism Ferromagnetism Antiferromagnetism and Ferrimagnetism
10.5	Superconductivity The Search for a Higher T_c Special Topic: Low-Temperature Methods Superconducting Fullerenes
10.6	Applications of Superconductivity Josephson Junctions Maglev Generation and Transmission of Electricity Other Scientific and Medical Applications
	Summary
	Chapter 11: Semiconductor Theory and Devices
11.1	Band Theory of Solids Kronig-Penney Model Band Theory and Conductivity
11.2	Semiconductor Theory Special Topic: The Quantum Hall Effect Thermoelectric Effect
11.3	Semiconductor Devices Diodes Bridge Rectifiers Zener Diodes Light-Emitting Diodes Photovoltaic Cells Transistors Field Effect Transistors Schottky Barriers Semiconductor Lasers Integrated Circuits
11.4	Nanotechnology Carbon Nanotubes Nanoscale Electronics Nanotechnology and the Life Sciences Information Science
	Summary
	Chapter 12: The Atomic Nucleus
12.1	Discovery of the Neutron
12.2	Nuclear Properties Sizes and Shapes of Nuclei Intrinsic Spin Intrinsic Magnetic Moment
12.3	The Deuteron
12.4	Nuclear Forces
12.5	Nuclear Stability Nuclear Models
12.6	Radioactive Decay
12.7	Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Decay Alpha Decay Beta Decay Special Topic: Neutrino Detection Gamma Decay
12.8	Radioactive Nuclides Time Dating Using Lead Isotopes Radioactive Carbon Dating Special Topic: The Formation and Age of the Earth
	Summary
	Chapter 13: Nuclear Interactions and Applications
13.1	Nuclear Reactions Cross Sections
13.2	Reaction Kinematics
13.3	Reaction Mechanisms The Compound Nucleus Direct Reactions
13.4	Fission Induced Fission Thermal Neutron Fission Chain Reactions
13.5	Fission Reactors Nuclear Reactor Problems Breeder Reactors Special Topic: Early Fission Reactors
13.6	Fusion Formation of Elements Nuclear Fusion on Earth Controlled Thermonuclear Reactions
13.7	Special Applications Medicine Archaeology Art Crime Detection Mining and Oil Materials Small Power Systems Special Topic: The Search for New Elements New Elements
	Summary
	Chapter 14: Elementary Particles
14.1	Early Discoveries The Positron Yukawa's Meson
14.2	The Fundamental Interactions
14.3	Classification of Elementary Particles Leptons Hadrons Particles and Lifetimes
14.4	Conservation Laws and Symmetries Baryon Conservation Lepton Conservation Strangeness Symmetries
14.5	Quarks Quark Description of Particles Color Confinement
14.6	The Families of Matter
14.7	Beyond the Standard Model Neutrino Oscillations Matter-Antimatter Grand Unifying Theories
14.8	Accelerators Special Topic: Experimental Ingenuity Synchrotrons Linear Accelerators Fixed-Target Accelerators Colliders
	Summary
	Chapter 15: General Relativity
15.1	Tenets of General Relativity Principle of Equivalence Spacetime Curvature
15.2	Tests of General Relativity Bending of Light Gravitational Redshift Perihelion Shift of Mercury Light Retardation
15.3	Gravitational Waves
15.4	Black Holes
15.5	Frame Dragging Special Topic: Gravity Probe B
	Summary
	Chapter 16: Cosmology -- The Beginning and the End
16.1	Evidence of the Big Bang Hubble's Measurements Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation Nucleosynthesis
16.2	The Big Bang
16.3	Stellar Evolution The Ultimate Fate of Stars Special Topic: Planck's Time, Length, and Mass
16.4	Astronomical Objects Active Galactic Nuclei and Quasars Gamma Ray Astrophysics Novae and Supernovae
16.5	Problems with the Big Bang The Inflationary Universe The Lingering Problems
16.6	The Age of the Universe Age of Chemical Elements Age of Astronomical Elements Cosmological Determinations Universe Age Conclusion
16.7	The Future The Demise of the Sun Where Is the Missing Mass? Speical Topic: Future of Space Telescopes The Future of the Universe Are Other Earths Out There?
	Summary
	Appendix 1: Fundamental Constants
	Appendix 2: Conversion Factors
	Appendix 3: Mathematical Relations
	Appendix 4: Periodic Table of the Elements
	Appendix 5: Mean Values and Distributions
	Appendix 6: Probability Integrals
	Appendix 7: Integrals of the Type
	Appendix 8: Atomic Mass Table
	Appendix 9: Nobel Laureates in Physics
	Answers to Selected Odd-Numbered Problems
	Index