Topics and Solved Exercises at the Boundary of Classical and Modern Physics (Undergraduate Lecture Notes in Physics)

This book provides a simple and well-structured course followed by an innovative collection of exercises and solutions that will enrich a wide range of courses as part of the undergraduate physics curriculum. It will also be useful for first-year graduate students who are preparing for their qualifying exams. The book is divided into four main themes at the boundary of classical and modern physics: atomic physics, matter-radiation interaction, blackbody radiation, and thermodynamics. Each chapter starts with a thorough and well-illustrated review of the core material, followed by plenty of original exercises that progress in difficulty, replete with clear, step-by-step solutions. This book will be invaluable for undergraduate course instructors who are looking for a source of original exercises to enhance their classes, while students that want to hone their skills will encounter challenging and stimulating problems. Samir Khene is Professor and Research Director in the Physics Department of Badji Mokhtar University of Annaba (Algeria). He belongs to the Radiation Physics Laboratory, where he directs the Oxides team. Author of six scientific books published in four countries (Algeria, France, Canada and USA) and several international publications, he has carried out research for thirty years on magnetism and superconductivity. He has directed several theses and research projects in this area. Chapter 1. Atoms.- Chapter 2. Matter-Radiation Interaction.- Chapter 3. Black Body Radiation.- Chapter 4. Thermodynamics.- References.- Appendix A. Michelson and Morley’s experiment.- Appendix B. Useful mathematical reminders in physics.- Index.