Physics of the Atom

by Mentzer Russell Wehr

The fourth edition of Physics of the Atom is designed to meet the modern need for a better understanding of the atomic age. It is an introduction suitable for students with a background in university physics and mathematical competence at the level of calculus. This book is designed to be an extension of the introductory university physics course into the realm of atomic physics. It should give students a proficiency in this field comparable to their proficiency in mechanics, heat, sound, light, and electricity.

Paperback

First published October 1, 1970

Reviews

[Devansh · Rating 5 out of 5]

the way author increments the difficulty in slow and steady way is admirable. Starting right from questioning how things must be in their core at the atomic level. Only con is that it may not be suitable for someone who haven't studied Calculus and some part of Statistics at the high school level. If you're someone who has, then it is definitely going to be one of the best atomic physics books you're going to read. covers all the major experiments which shaped our understanding of nature of radiation and particles and their inferences.

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 3 out of 5]

First Edition 1967

1970
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I think were the major four editions