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Geometric Optics
Jeremy Tatum · University of Victoria
This “book” is not intended to be a vast, definitive treatment of everything that is known about geometric optics. It covers, rather, the geometric optics of first-year students, whom it will either help or confuse yet further, though I hope the former. The part of geometric optics that often causes the most difficulty, particularly in getting the right answer for homework or examination problems, is the vexing matter of sign conventions in lens and mirror calculations.
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Chem 371: P-Chem 2 to Folow Combined Biophysical and P-Chem 1
Jonathan Gutow · University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
This compilation is aimed at second semester physical chemistry students who's first semester was a combined biophysical and physical chemistry course. It does expect students have enough math background to use concepts from multivariable calculus and calculus based physics.
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UCD: Physics 9HC Lab
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
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Physics 9HA: Classical Mechanics
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9HA introduces general principles and analytical methods used in classical mechanics primarily for physics and applied physics majors, though it is also a good fit for engineering students that have a special affinity for physics and are looking for a more challenging first course in physics.
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Physics 9HB: Special Relativity & Thermal/Statistical Physics
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9HB is the second course in the honors introductory physics series. It covers two natural continuations from the previous course in classical mechanics – special relativity and thermal/statistical physics.
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Physics 9HC: Introduction to Waves, Physical Optics, and Quantum Theory
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9HC is the third in the "honors" introductory physics series. It starts by covering the general topic of waves, and applies the principles learned to the study of light (physical optics). The lines are then blurred between light and particles in the realm of the very small, resulting in an introduction to the quantum theory.
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Planetary Photometry
Planetary Photometry · University of Victoria
Planetary Photometry is a field of study focused on the measurement and analysis of light reflected by planets and moons in our solar system and beyond. The book on this topic would typically cover the methods and techniques used in planetary photometry, its applications, and its importance in planetary science.
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Introductory Physics: Building Models to Describe Our World
Ryan D. Martin, Emma Neary, Joshua Rinaldo, and Olivia Woodman · Queen's University
In the contents: 01: The Scientific Method and Physics · 1.04: The Scope of Physics · 8.06: The Lagrangian Formulation of Classical Physics
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UCD: Physics 9A - Classical Mechanics
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
In the contents: 0.1: Why Physics · 0.2: Physics is Hard · 0.3: How to Learn Physics
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Polymer Physics
Joshua P. Steimel · California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
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The Physics of Waves
Howard Georgi · Harvard University
This text will provide you with the concepts and mathematical tools necessary to understand and explain a broad range of vibrations and waves. You will learn that waves come from many interconnected (coupled) objects when they are vibrating together. We will discuss many of these phenomena, along with related topics, including mechanical vibrations and waves, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, optics, and gravitational waves.
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Spiral Mechanics (Calculus-Based)
Paul D'Alessandris · Monroe Community College
Spiral Physics is a research based introductory physics curriculum that integrates text and workbook activities in a modular fashion, and arranges topics so that students receive repeated exposure to concepts with increased complexity. It makes use of alternative problem types, including goal-less problem statements, ranking tasks, and critical analysis tasks. It restricts the equation set available for student use and is designed to facilitate active learning.
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UCD: Physics 9B Waves, Sound, Optics, Thermodynamics, and Fluids
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9B introduces general principles and analytical methods used in a variety of fields of physics: Waves, Sound, Optics, Thermodynamics, and Fluids. The other courses in the 9-series each have a specific focus – Physics 9B covers "everything else."
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Direct Energy
Andrea M. Mitofsky · Trine University
In the contents: 5.01: Physics of the Hall Effect
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Physics 9C Lab Manual
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
In the contents: Read Me: About Labs in Physics 9
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UCD: Physics 9D - Modern Physics
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9D introduces the 20th-century topics of special relativity and quantum theory to science and engineering majors.
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UCD: Physics 9B Lab
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
In the contents: Read Me: About Labs in Physics 9
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UCD GEL 56- Introduction to Geophysics
Magali Billen · University of California, Davis
Introduction to geophysical topics essential to all aspects of earth and planetary sciences: theory of plate tectonics, gravitational field of planets, diffusion, rheology, seismology, earthquakes and computing.
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Quantum Mechanics
Michael Fowler · University of Virginia
These notes cover the essential core topics of a standard graduate quantum mechanics course. The first lectures here review undergraduate quantum and modern physics as a reminder, this optional material was only covered briefly in class.
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Chem 260: Inorganic Chemistry
Steven N. Girard · University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
In the contents: 11.02: Physics and Length Scales- Cavity Laser Coulomb Blockade Nanoscale Magnets