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Chapter 1 Introduction
  1.1 What is physics
  1.2 Physical quantities
  1.3 Approximation in physics
  1.4 Vectors
  1.5 Orthogonal coordinate systems
  Problems
  References
Part One Mechanics
  Chapter 2 Kinematics
   2.1 Mechanical motion and moving object
   2.2 Translation
   2.3 Rotation
   2.4 Oscillation
   2.5 Phase space
   2.6 Galilean transformation
   *2.7 Coriolis acceleration
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 3 Particle Dynamics
   3.1 The law of inertia and inertial frame of reference
   3.2 Newton’s second and third laws
   3.3 Forces
   3.4 Noninertial frame and inertial force
   3.5 Momentum and angular momentum
   3.6 Mechanical work and energy
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 4 Gravitation
   4.1 The law of gravitation
   4.2 Gravitational potential energy
   4.3 Gravitational mass, redshift, and collapse
   4.4 Kepler problem and scattering
   4.5 Gravitational field
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 5 Dynamics of Many-Particle System
   5.1 The center of mass
   5.2 System of variable mass
   5.3 Collisions
   5.4 Fluid motion
   5.5 Symmetry and conservation laws
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 6 Dynamics of a Rigid Body
   6.1 Rotational inertia
   6.2 The dynamics of rotation
   6.3 Precession of angular momentum
   6.4 Equilibrium of rigid bodies and stability
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 7 Oscillations
   7.1 Simple harmonic motion
   7.2 Coupled oscillation
   7.3 Damped oscillation
   *7.4 Nonlinear oscillation
   7.5 Forced oscillation under friction
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 8 Waves
   8.1 Waves and their classification
   8.2 Wave equation
   8.3 Simple harmonic wave and their superposition
   8.4 Interference and diffraction
   *8.5 Dispersion and wave packets
   8.6 The Doppler effect
   *8.7 Solitary wave
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 9 Relativistic Mechanics
   9.1 Galilean transformations
   9.2 The Lorentz transformations
   *9.3 Spacetime diagram and twin paradox
   9.4 Relativistic kinematics
   9.5 Relativistic dynamics
   Problems
   References
Part Two Thermal Physics
  Chapter 10 Temperature
   10.1 Equilibrium state
   10.2 Thermal equilibrium and temperature
   10.3 Empirical temperature scales
   10.4 The equation of state
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 11 The First Law of Thermodynamics
   11.1 Work and internal energy
   11.2 Heat and the first law of thermodynamics
   11.3 Heat capacity and specific heat
   11.4 Free expansion and internal energy of gas
   11.5 Adiabatic equation
   11.6 The Carnot cycle
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 12 The second Law of Thermodynamics
   12.1 The second law
   12.2 Carnot theorem and thermodynamic scale
   12.3 Entropy and entropy principle
   12.4 Thermodynamic potentials
   *12.5 Relativistic thermodynamics
   *12.6 Blackhole thermodynamics
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 13 Microscopic Model of Ideal Gas
   13.1 Ideal gas
   13.2 Equilibrium distribution
   13.3 Equipartition theorem
   13.4 Effusion
   13.5 Transport phenomena
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 14 Phase Transition
   14.1 Van der Waals equation
   14.2 Phase and phase diagram
   14.3 Clapeyron’s equation
   14.4 Higher order phase transition
   *14.5 Concepts in modern theory of phase transition
   Problems
   References
Part Three Electromagnetism
  Chapter 15 Electrostatic Field
   15.1 Electric charge and Coulomb’s law
   15.2 Electrostatic field
   15.3 Gauss’ law
   15.4 Electric potential
   15.5 Electric potential energy
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 16 Conductor and Dielectrics
   16.1 Uniform conductor in an electrostatic field
   16.2 Capacitance
   16.3 Conductivity and Ohm’s law
   16.4 Dielectrics
   16.5 Electric vectors
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 17 Magnetic Field
   17.1 Magnetic field
   17.2 Gauss’ law for magnetism and Ampére’s law
   17.3 Magnetic force
   17.4 The Hall effect
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 18 Electromagnetic Induction
   18.1 Faraday’s law of induction
   18.2 Motional EMF
   18.3 Inductance
   18.4 Relativity of E and B
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 19 Magnetic Properties of Matter
   19.1 Magnetic dipole of microscopic particles
   19.2 Magnetic vectors
   19.3 The magnetic properties of macroscopic objects
   *19.4 The magnetism of the earth
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 20 Maxwell’s Equations
   20.1 Quasi-equations and monopole
   20.2 Displacement current and induced magnetic field
   *20.3 Differential form of Maxwell’s equations
   20.4 Energy flow and field momentum density
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 21 Electromagnetic Waves
   21.1 Wave equations
   21.2 Travelling waves
   21.3 Radiation
   21.4 Crystal diffraction
   21.5 Standing wave and DOS
   Problems
   References
Part Four Fundamental Modern Physics
  Chapter 22 Energy Quantization
   22.1 Blackbody radiation
   22.2 The photoelectric effect
   22.3 The Compton effect
   22.4 Line spectra the energy quantization in atoms
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 23 Wave Nature of Matter
   23.1 Matter waves
   23.2 Davisson-Germer experiment
   23.3 Electron two-slit experiment
   23.4 Uncertainty relation
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 24 Schr?dinger Equation
   24.1 The wave function
   24.2 Schr?dinger equation
   24.3 One dimensional potential well
   24.4 Potential barrier
   24.5 Simple harmonic oscillator
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 25 Atoms
   25.1 The hydrogen atom
   25.2 Energy level and transition
   25.3 Probability density
   25.4 Orbital angular momentum and spin
   25.5 Many-electron atoms
   25.6 Lasers
   25.7 X rays
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 26 Molecules and Clusters
   26.1 Atomic orbital
   26.2 Molecular orbital
   26.3 Ionic bonding
   26.4 Molecule vibration and rotation
   26.5 Biological macromolecule
   26.6 Clusters
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 27 Fermi and Bose Statistics
   27.1 Fermions and Bosons
   27.2 Fermi-Dirac distribution
   27.3 Bose-Einstein distribution photon gas
   *27.4 Bose-Einstein condensation
   *27.5 Specific heat of solids
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 28 Condensed Matter
   28.1 Spatial orders in condensed matter
   28.2 Hausdorff dimension and fractal
   28.3 Bonds in crystals
   28.4 Free electron model for metals
   28.5 Energy band
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 29 Nuclear Physics
   29.1 Atomic nucleus
   29.2 Nuclear force and nuclear models
   29.3 Radioactive decays
   *29.4 M?ssbauer effect
   29.5 Fission and fusion
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 30 Leptons and Quarks
   30.1 Particles and their classification
   30.2 Interactions
   30.3 Conservation laws
   30.4 Quarks
   30.5 The CPT theorem
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 31 Astrophysics
   31.1 Structure and evolution of stars
   31.2 White dwarfs
   31.3 The neutron stars and pulsars
   31.4 Quasar
   31.5 Blackhole and primordial blackhole
   Problems
   References
  Chapter 32 Physical Cosmology
   32.1 Basic facts and cosmological principle
   32.2 Basic concepts
   32.3 Curved spacetime and metrics
   32.4 Gravitational field equation
   32.5 Dynamics of the standard model
   32.6 Progress in cosmology
   Problems
   References
Appendix
  A Commonly used Physical Constants
  B Simple Pendulum and Jacobi’s Elliptic Function
  C Critical and Heavy Damping
  D Fourier Series and Frequency Spectrum
  E Integral Results about Packets
  F Planets in Solar System
  G Gaussian Integral and Gamma Function
  H Operator ▼
  I Dirac Delta Function
  J Riemann Zeta Function
  K Wave Functions
  L Relativistic Transformation of Electromagnetic Field
  Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems
  Index