Experiments in Modern Physics

by Adrian C. Melissinos and Jim Napolitano

Book Overview

The present text is an outgrowth of such a laboratory course given by the author at the University of Rochester between 1959 and 1963. It consisted of a one-year course with two 3-hour meetings in the laboratory and two 1-hour lecture meetings weekly; the students had access to the laboratory at all

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0124898505
• ISBN13: 9780124898509
• Release Date: May 1966
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 459 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Excellent experimental reference!!!

I purchased this book with hopes of gaining some insight into the theoretical aspects of the modern physics experiments I was working on in a junior laboratory. I must say that this book has been invaluable. The author masterfully details the most fundamental experiments in modern physics, making the material accessible to beginning undergrad students, yet still theoretically rich enough for advanced experimental practice. Most modern physics experiments can more than likely be referenced somewhere in this book, which serves as a lab manual complete with data samples and example analysis. For myself, the analysis techniques employed in the experiments contained within this book were the most helpful. Any physics student with experience in an advanced lab would agree that data and error analysis are the most critical part of any lab, making this book ideal as a reference. I give this book five stars, but I must admit only one disappointment with its binding. I read a review, prior to buying this text, stating that the hardcover binding is somewhat prone to wearing out quickly, and indeed I think I have seen the beginning of this demise. However, I have made extensive use of the book, which has undoubtedly contributed to this problem. Otherwise, I have gotten every cent's worth out of this book!