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This textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to electrodynamics, one of the core components of undergraduate physics courses. The first part of the book describes the interaction of electric charges and magnetic moments by introducing electro- and magnetostatics. The second part of the book establishes deeper understanding of electrodynamics with the Maxwell equations, quasistationary fields and electromagnetic fields. All sections are accompanied by a detailed introduction to the math needed. Ideally suited to undergraduate students with some grounding in classical and analytical mechanics, the book is enhanced throughout with learning features such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations highlighted to aid understanding. The text is supported by numerous worked examples and end of chapter problem sets. About the Theoretical Physics series Translated from the renowned and highly successful German editions, the eight volumes of this series cover the complete core curriculum of theoretical physics at undergraduate level. Each volume is self-contained and provides all the material necessary for the individual course topic. Numerous problems with detailed solutions support a deeper understanding. Wolfgang Nolting is famous for his refined didactical style and has been referred to as the „German Feynman“ in reviews.

"Fundamentals of Theoretical Physics" serves as a comprehensive guide for students studying lower-division physics. It focuses on the quantum theory of many-body systems, building on quantum mechanics and statistical physics. The book provides detailed, self-contained explanations to help readers tackle advanced topics in solid-state physics and access relevant research literature.

This textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the basics of quantum mechanics, one of the core components of undergraduate physics courses. It follows on naturally from the previous volumes in this series, thus developing the physical understanding further on to quantized states. The first part of the book introduces wave equations while exploring the Schrödinger equation and the hydrogen atom. More complex themes are covered in the second part of the book, which describes the Dirac formulism of quantum mechanics. Ideally suited to undergraduate students with some grounding in classical mechanics and electrodynamics, the book is enhanced throughout with learning features such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations highlighted to aid understanding. The text is supported by numerous worked examples and end of chapter problem sets. About the Theoretical Physics series Translated from the renowned and highly successful German editions, the eight volumes of this series cover the complete core curriculum of theoretical physics at undergraduate level. Each volume is self-contained and provides all the material necessary for the individual course topic. Numerous problems with detailed solutions support a deeper understanding. Wolfgang Nolting is famous for his refined didactical style and has been referred to as the „German Feynman“ in reviews.

Magnetism is one of the oldest and most fundamental problems of Solid State Physics although not being fully understood up to now. On the other hand it is one of the hottest topics of current research. Practically all branches of modern technological developments are based on ferromagnetism, especially what concerns information technology. The book, written in a tutorial style, starts from the fundamental features of atomic magnetism, discusses the essentially single-particle problems of dia- and paramagnetism, in order to provide the basis for the exclusively interesting collective magnetism (ferro, ferri, antiferro). Several types of exchange interactions, which take care under certain preconditions for a collective ordering of localized or itinerant permanent magnetic moments, are worked out. Under which conditions these exchange interactions are able to provoke a collective moment ordering for finite temperatures is investigated within a series of theoretical models, each of them considered for a very special class of magnetic materials. The book is written in a tutorial style appropriate for those who want to learn magnetism and eventually to do research work in this field. Numerous exercises with full solutions for testing own attempts will help to a deep understanding of the main aspects of collective ferromagnetism.

This textbook provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to statistical physics, essential for advanced undergraduate physics courses. It builds on previous volumes in the series, applying probability theory and statistics to address physical problems. The first part offers a detailed overview of classical statistical physics and the necessary mathematical tools. The second part delves into quantized states, introducing quantum statistics and providing a concise treatment of quantum gases. Designed for undergraduate students with a foundation in quantum mechanics, the book features learning aids such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations highlighted for clarity. It includes numerous worked examples and end-of-chapter problem sets to reinforce understanding. The Theoretical Physics series, translated from successful German editions, encompasses the complete core curriculum of theoretical physics at the undergraduate level. Each volume is self-contained, offering all the material required for specific course topics, along with numerous problems and detailed solutions to enhance comprehension. Wolfgang Nolting is acclaimed for his effective teaching style and has been likened to the "German Feynman" in reviews.

This textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to methods and applications in quantum mechanics, one of the core components of undergraduate physics courses. It follows on naturally from the previous volumes in this series, thus developing the understanding of quantized states further on. The first part of the book introduces the quantum theory of angular momentum and approximation methods. More complex themes are covered in the second part of the book, which describes multiple particle systems and scattering theory. Ideally suited to undergraduate students with some grounding in the basics of quantum mechanics, the book is enhanced throughout with learning features such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations highlighted to aid understanding. The text is supported by numerous worked examples and end of chapter problem sets. About the Theoretical Physics series Translated from the renowned and highly successful German editions, the eight volumes of this series cover the complete core curriculum of theoretical physics at undergraduate level. Each volume is self-contained and provides all the material necessary for the individual course topic. Numerous problems with detailed solutions support a deeper understanding. Wolfgang Nolting is famous for his refined didactical style and has been referred to as the „German Feynman“ in reviews.

This textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to classical mechanics, one of the core components of undergraduate physics courses. The book starts with a thorough introduction to the mathematical tools needed, to make this textbook self-contained for learning. The second part of the book introduces the mechanics of the free mass point and details conservation principles. The third part expands the previous to mechanics of many particle systems. Finally the mechanics of the rigid body is illustrated with rotational forces, inertia and gyroscope movement. Ideally suited to undergraduate students in their first year, the book is enhanced throughout with learning features such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations highlighted to aid understanding. The text is supported by numerous worked examples and end of chapter problem sets. About the Theoretical Physics series Translated from the renowned and highly successful German editions, the eight volumes of this series cover the complete core curriculum of theoretical physics at undergraduate level. Each volume is self-contained and provides all the material necessary for the individual course topic. Numerous problems with detailed solutions support a deeper understanding. Nolting is famous for his refined didactical style and has been referred to as the „German Feynman“ in reviews.

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to analytical mechanics, a fundamental aspect of undergraduate physics. It begins with a detailed exploration of Lagrangian mechanics, covering the d’Alembert principle, Hamilton’s principle, and conservation laws. The text then delves into Hamiltonian mechanics, featuring canonical and Legendre transformations, and extends to quantum mechanics via Poisson brackets and relevant variational principles. The Hamilton-Jacobi theory and its transition to wave mechanics are also thoroughly discussed. Designed for undergraduate students with a basic understanding of classical mechanics, the book includes learning aids such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations emphasized for clarity. Additionally, it is enriched with numerous worked examples and end-of-chapter problem sets. Part of the Theoretical Physics series, this volume is translated from successful German editions and covers the core curriculum of theoretical physics at the undergraduate level. Each volume stands alone, offering all necessary material for its specific topic, and includes numerous problems with detailed solutions to enhance comprehension. Wolfgang Nolting's refined didactical style has earned him the nickname “German Feynman” in reviews.

This textbook explores the physics of many-particle systems, focusing on correlation effects. It offers modern methods and exercises, primarily in solid state physics, to aid learning of many-body theory. The revised edition includes new sections on various advanced topics, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers.

This concise textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to thermodynamics, one of the core components of undergraduate physics courses. It follows on naturally from the previous volumes in this series, defining macroscopic variables, such as internal energy, entropy and pressure, together with thermodynamic principles. The first part of the book introduces the laws of thermodynamics and thermodynamic potentials. More complex themes are covered in the second part of the book, which describes phases and phase transitions in depth. Ideally suited to undergraduate students with some grounding in classical mechanics, the book is enhanced throughout with learning features such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations highlighted to aid understanding. The text is supported by numerous worked examples and end of chapter problem sets. About the Theoretical Physics series Translated from the renowned and highly successful German editions, the eight volumes of this series cover the complete core curriculum of theoretical physics at undergraduate level. Each volume is self-contained and provides all the material necessary for the individual course topic. Numerous problems with detailed solutions support a deeper understanding. Wolfgang Nolting is famous for his refined didactical style and has been referred to as the „German Feynman“ in reviews.