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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Online publication date:
June 2012
Print publication year:
2001
Online ISBN:
9781139164498
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139164498
Subjects:
Physics and Astronomy, General and Classical Physics
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Book description

Practical Physics demonstrates the purposive and critical approach that should be made to all experimental work in physics. It does not describe a systematic course of experiments, but is intended as a companion to any undergraduate course of practical work. The text is in three parts. The first deals with the statistical treatment of data, the second with experimental methods, and the third with such essential matters as keeping efficient records, accuracy in calculations, and scientific writing. The text is liberally illustrated with examples and exercises, with solutions to the latter. The new edition includes a treatment of the χ2 distribution, a section on atomic clocks, worked examples based on spreadsheets, and additional exercises. Existing examples and references have been brought up to date. Although intended for undergraduates, Practical Physics has proved of interest to school-students, teachers, and researchers, not only in physics, but also in other branches of science.

Reviews

‘Dr Squires has made a very worthwhile contribution to the surprisingly small number of modern textbooks available on this subject.’

Source: New Scientist

‘I envy Squire’s students! All other students should wish to own this book for the wealth of advice it gives them …’.

Source: Contemporary Physics

‘This is a quite invaluable book for those at, or nearing, undergraduate level.’

Source: The Times Educational Supplement

‘… a distillation of the wisdom acquired through many years of undergraduate teaching and will surely establish itself as an integral feature of physics courses and associated teaching laboratories all over the world.’

Source: British Book News

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