本书是作者集20年双语教学的经验编写而成的大学物理英文教材。全书共11章，包括质点和刚体力学、振动与波、热学、电磁学、光学、近代物理等内容，每章均有相当数量的例题、思考题和习题，书末附有习题答案。可作为非物理专业特别是生物、医学专业的大学生以及在华学习的留学生开展大学物理双语教学的教材或参考书，也可以作为有一定英语基础的社会各界人士学习物理的参考书。

本书是作者集20年双语教学的经验编写而成的大学物理英文教材。全书共11章，包括质点和刚体力学、振动与波、热学、电磁学、光学、近代物理等内容，每章均有相当数量的例题、思考题和习题，书末附有习题答案。全书内容翔实，理论联系实际，条理清晰，图文并茂。

本书可作为非物理专业特别是生物、医学专业的大学生以及在华学习的留学生开展大学物理双语教学的教材或参考书，也可以作为有一定英语基础的社会各界人士学习物理的参考书。

Chapter 1 Mechanics ( I )

1.1 Statics

     1.1.1 Measurement

     1.1.2 Force

     1.1.3 Newton's Laws of Motion

     1.1.4 Idealized Models

     1.1.5 Equilibrium

 1.2 Straight Line Motion

     1.2.1 Constant Velocity

     1.2.2 Instantaneous Velocity

     1.2.3 Average and Instantaneous Acceleration

     1.2.4 Motion with Constant Acceleration

     1.2.5 Freely Falling Bodies

1.3 Motion in a Plane

     1.3.1 Projectile Motion

     1.3.2 Uniform Circular Motion

1.4 Work and Energy

     1.4.1 Work done by Constant Force

     1.4.2 Work done by Varying Force

     1.4.3 Kinetic Energy and Work-Energy Theorem

     1.4.4 Conservative and Noneonservative (or Dissipative) Forces

     1.415 Potential Energy

     1.4.6 The Conservation of Mechanical Energy

1.5 Impulse and Momentum

     1.5.1 Impulse-Momentum Theorem

     1.5.2 Conservation of Momentum

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Chapter 2 Mechanics ( II )

2.1 Rotation of a Rigid Body

    2.1.1 The Kinematics of Rotation about an Axis

    2.1.2 Kinetic Energy of Rotation. Moment of Inertia

    2.1.3 Torque. Newton's Second Law for Rotation

    2.1.4 Calculation of Moment of Inertia

    2.1.5 Work-Energy Theorem

    2.1.6 Angular Momentum and Angular Impulse

    2.1.7 Conservation of Angular Momentum

2.2 Oscillations

    2.2.1 Simple Harmonic Motion

    2.2.2 Simple Harmonic Motion and Uniform Circular Motion

    2.2.3 Simple Harmonic Motion: Energy Consideration

    2.2.4 Pendulum

2.3 Waves

    2.3.1 Introduction

    2.3.2 Wavelength and Frequency

    2.3.3 Mathematical Description of a Wave

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Chapter 3 Fluids

 3.1 Fluid Statics

    3.1.1 Density and Pressure

    3.1.2 Archimedes' Principle

 3.2 Fluid Dynamics

    3.2.1 Fluid in Motion

    3.2.2 Streamlines and the Equation of Continuity

    3.2.3 Bernoulli's Equation

3.3 The Flow of Real Fluids

    3.3.1 Viscosity

    3, 3.2 Turbulence

    3.3.3 Checking Your Blood Pressure with Turbulence

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Chapter 4 Thermodynamics

4.1 The First Law of Thermodynamics

    4.1.1 Temperature

    4.1.2 The Ideal Gas

    4.1.3 Heat, Internal Energy and Work 

    4.1.4 The First Law of Thermodynamics

    4.1.5 Global Warming

4.2 The Second Law of Thermodynamics

    4.2.1 Heat Engines and Heat Pumps

    4.2.2 The Second Law of Thermodynamics

    4.2.3 Entropy

    4.2.4 Living with the Laws of Thermodynamics

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Chapter 5 Electrostatics

5.1 Electric Field

    5.1.1 Coulomb's Law

    5.1.2 Electric Field

    5.1.3 Electric Field Lines

    5.1.4 Gauss' Law

    5.1.5 Applications of Gauss' Law 

    5.1.6 Conductors and The Electric Fields

5.2 Electric Potential

    5.2.1 Electric Potential Energy

    5.2.2 Electric Potential

    5.2.3 Equipotential Surfaces

    5.2.4 Biomedical Applications of Electric Potential Difference

 5.3 Capacitance and The Energy in Electric Field

    5.3.1 Capacitors and Capacitance :

    5.3.2 The Parallel Plate Capacitor

    5.3.3 Capacitors in Series and Parallel

    5.3.4 Energy in Electric Field

    5.3.5 Effect of Dielectrics 

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Chapter 6 Direct Current

6.1 Electric Current

    6.1.1 Introduction

    6.1.2 Resistance and Ohm's law

    6.1.3 Superconductors

6.2 Electromotive Force (emf)

    6.2.1 Introduction

    6.2.2 Electric Power

    6.2.3 Physiological Effects of Electric Can'rents

6.3 Direct Current Circuit

    6.3.1 Resistors in Series and in Parallel

    6.3.2 Kirehhoff's Rules

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Chapter 7 Magnetic Field

7.1 Magnetic Field

    7.1.1 Magnetism

    7.1.2 The Magnetic Field

    7.1.3 Magnetic Field Lines

 7.2 Magnetic Forces

    7.2.1 Motion of Charged Particles in Magnetic Fields

    7.2.2 Velocity Selector and Mass Spectrometer

    7.2.3 Mz__gnetic Forces on Currents

    7.2.4 Torque on a Current Loop

    7.2.5 The Hall Effect

 7.3 The Property of Magnetic Fields

    7.3.1 Ampere's Law

    7.3.2 Applications of Ampere's Law

    7.3.3 Maglev Trains

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Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Induction

8.1 Faraday's Law

    8.1.1 Faraday's Law of Induction

    8.1.2 Lenz's Law

    8.1.3 Motional Electromotive Force

    8.1.4 Induced Electric Field

8.2 Inductance

    8.2.1 Induetors and Inductance :

    8.2.2 M~_gnetic Energy and the Magnetic Field

8.3 Magnetic Properties of Matter

    8.3.1 Classification of Magnetic Materials

    8.3.2 Ferromagnetism (Ferromagnetic Material)

    8.3.3 Magnetism and Life

8.4 Electromagnetic Waves

    8.4.1 .The Generation of Electromagnetic Waves

    8.4.2 The Basic Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

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Chapter 9 Optics

9.1 The Laws of Reflection and Refraction

    9.1.1 The Nature of Light

    9.1.2 The Law of Reflection of Light

    9.1.3 The Law of Refraction of Light

9.2 Thin Lenses

    9.2.1 The Equation of Thin Lenses

    9.2.2 Graphical Methods

    9.2.3 The Eye

    9.2.4 Microscope and Telescope

9.3 Interference

    9.3.1 Young's Double-slit Experiment

    9.3.2 Interference from Thin Films

9.4 Diffraction

    9.4.1 Introduction to Diffraction

    9.4.2 The Resolution of Optical Instruments

    9.4.3 The Diffraction Grating

    9.4.4 Diffraction of X-rays by Crystals

    9.4.5 Holography

 9.5 Polarization

    9.5.1 Introduction

    9.5.2 Malus' Law

    9.5.3 Polarization by Reflection

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ChaptEr 10 Special Relativity

 10.1 Einstein Postulates of Special Relativity

    10.1.1 The Principle of Newtonian Relativity

    10.1.2 Einstein Postulates of Relativity

 10.2 Consequences of Special Relativity

    10.2.1 Simultaneity and the Relativity of Time

    10.2.2 Time Dilation

    10.2.3 Length Contraction

    10.2.4 The Twins Paradox

10.3 Momentum and Energy

    10.3.1 Momentum

    10.3.2 Work and Energy

    10.3.3 Beyond Special Relativity

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Chapter 11 Quantum Physics

 11.1 The Quantum Theory of Radiation

    11.1.1 Planck' s Quantum Hypothesis

    11.1.2 Photoelectric Effect

    11.1.3 The Compton Effect

 11.2 Bohr and the Hydrogen Atom

    11.2.1 Line Spectra

    11.2.2 The Bohr Hydrogen Atom

    11.2.3 The Laser

    11.2.4 Medical Applications of the Laser 

 11.3 The Wave Nature of Matter

    11.3.1 De Broglie's Hypothesis

    11.3.2 The Electron Microscope

    11.3.3 The Uncertainty Principle

 11.4 Radioactivity 

    11.4.1 Models for Alpha (a), Beta (/?), and Gamma (;/) Decays

    11.4.2 Radioactive Decay law

    11.4.3 Radioactive Dating

    11.4.4 Radiation Measurement and Biological Effects

 11.5 Elementary Particles

    11.5.1 Setting the stage

    11.5.2 Antimatter

    11.5.3 Positron Emission Tomography

    11.5.4 Classification of Particles and Quarks

11.6 Cosmology

    11.6.1 Hubble's law and the Expanding Universe

    11.6.2 Big Bang and the Evolution of the Universe

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Appendix A The International System of Units

Appendix B Useful Mathematical Relations

Appendix C Unit Conversion Factors

Appendix D Periodic Table of The Elements

Appendix E Numerical Constants

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