Physics for Computer Science Students

Intended for students of computer science and electrical engineering, this text is directed toward teaching the fundamental physics of how a computer works, while at the same time providing a broad and effective one-year introduction to classical and modern physics. The presentation includes many of the topics of a standard introductory physics course as well as the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, multi -electron systems, crystal structure, semiconductor devices, and logic circuits.

Presents many of the topics of a standard introductory physics course in the first section of the book, but with the selection tailored to be of use in the second half, which develops the physics of semiconductor devices Incorporates updated material regarding electronic devices Includes new chapter on integrated circuits and heterostructures

Klappentext

Not only computer scientists, but also electrical engineers, and others interested in electronics are targeted here, and thus the presentation is directed toward understanding how a computer works, while still providing a broad and effective one-year introduction to classical and modern physics. The first half of the book covers many of the topics found in a standard introductory physics course, but with the selection tailored for use in the second half. This second part then covers the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, multi-electron systems, crystal structure, semiconductor devices, and logic circuits. All the mathematical complexities treated are alleviated by intuitive physical arguments, and students are encouraged to use their own programming to solve problems. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of calculus, and the second part can serve by itself as an introduction to the physics of electronics for students who have had a standard two-semester introductory physics course. In this second edition, much of the material on electronic devices has been brought up to date, and there is a new chapter on integrated circuits and heterostructures.

Inhalt
1 Physical Quantities.- 2 Vectors.- 3 Uniformly Accelerated Motion.- 4 Newton's Laws.- 5 Work, Energy, and Power.- 6 Momentum and Collisions.- 7 Rotational Motion.- 8 Rotational Dynamics.- 9 Kinetic Theory of Gases and the Concept of Temperature.- 10 Oscillatory Motion.- 11 Wave Motion.- 12 Interference of Waves.- 13 Electrostatics.- 14 The Electric Field and the Electric Potential.- 15 Electric Current.- 16 Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetic Waves.- 17 The Beginning of the Quantum Story.- 18 Atomic Models.- 19 Fundamental Principles of Quantum Mechanics.- 20 An Introduction to the Methods of Quantum Mechanics.- 21 Quantum Mechanics of Atoms.- 22 Crystal Structures and Bonding in Solids.- 23 Free Electron Theories of Solids.- 24 Band Theory of Solids.- 25 Semiconductors.- 26 Semiconductor Devices.- 27 Some Basic Logic Circuits of Computers.- 28 The Technology of Manufacturing Integrated Circuits.- Photo Credits.