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Viva Books Modern Physics 2009 Edition by S. L. Kakani
Modern Physics is a comprehensive and well-written book in accordance with the latest revised syllabus prescribed by the UGC. It provides a thorough understanding of the concepts and principles of Modern Physics, their relations, and applications with the help of a good number of worked-out typical problems, short question-answers, objective questions and exercises.The text of the book is a detailed and systematic presentation of wide ranging topics of interest in modern physics-molecular spectroscopy, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, solid state physics, lasers, holography, optical fibres, semiconductors, superconductivity, etc. An extensive treatment of each chapter covering all important mathematical steps has been done. The text is updated with relevant recent advances.ContentsAtomic and Basics of Quantum PhysicsSpecial Theory of RelativityAtomic Structure of MatterAlkali Spectra, Space Quantization and PeriodicityMolecular SpectraX-raysOrigin of Quantum Theory, Wave Mechanic Concepts and Uncertainty PrincipleSchrodinger Wave Equation and Principles of Quantum MechanicsSimple Applications of Quantum Mechanics and One-dimensional Energy Eigen Value ProblemsCentral Potential Problems, Hydrogen Atom and Rigid RotatorHarmonic Oscillator (Vibrational Motion of a Particle)Orbital Angular Momentum and Spin Statistical PhysicsBasics of Solid StateCrystal Structure and DefectsCrystal BondingBand Theory of SolidsPhonons and Thermal Properties of SolidsFree Electron Theory of MetalsElectrical ConductivityMagnetismSuperconductivity SemiconductorsLasersOptical FibersAbout the Authors: SL Kakani, Shubhra KakaniSL Kakani, Ph. D., is presently Director, Mewar Girls Institute of Management & Technology, Chittorgarh (Raj.). Dr. Kakani has a distinguished career spanning four decades of teaching, research, and administration. He has authored a large number of research papers in the field of superconductivity, condensed matter and material science published in international journals of repute. He is the author and co-author of several standard books. His two research monographs on superconductivity have been published from Nova Science, New York, USA. Dr. Kakani has also supervised Ph. D. theses in the field of superconductivity. He is also the visiting professor at several prestigious institutions. He has also served as the chairman of the Board of Studies and the Research Board of MDS University, Ajmer. He has received several awards and honours for his academic contributions and achievements.Shubhra Kakani, received her M.Sc. in Physics with first division form M.D.S. University, Ajmer. She has co-authored four books-Advanced Problems in Quantum Mechanics, Superconductivity Revisited, Engineering Physics and Biophysics. Presently, she is working on 'Itinerant Ferromagnetic Superconductors' at the Physics Department, the College of Science, Sukhadia University, Udaipur.