THE PARTICLES OF MODERN PHYSICS
Written by J.D. Stranathan
Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company
in 1942
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THE PARTICLES OF MODERN PHYSICS
Written by J.D. Stranathan.
Stock no. 810936
1952.
Hardback.
Very good condition.
This book covers the same material as given annually to a class of students at the University of Kansas, a survey course in the field of modern physics. Red cloth, gilt on black titles. B/w photos. B/w diagrams. xvi and 583 pages including index. Name in ink to front endpaper. Corners lightly rubbed. Text block a little grubby & browned. Contents clean.
Front cover
Contents
- Chapter 1: Gaseous Ions and their Behavior
- Chapter 2: The Electron
- Chapter 3: The Electrical Discharge
- Chapter 4: Cathode Rays - the Ratio e/m for Electrons
- Chapter 5: Positive Rays - Isotopes
- Chapter 6: Photons - The Photoelectric Effect - Radiation and Absorption
- Chapter 7: X-Rays
- Chapter 8: Natural Radioactivity
- Chapter 9: The Positron
- Chapter 10: The Neutron
- Chapter 11: Atomic Nuceli - Artificial Disintegration
- Chapter 12: Cosmic Rays
- Chapter 13: Thee Mesotron
- Chapter 14: Particles? - or Waves?