Scientific Foundations of Engineering

Author:   Stephen McKnight (Northeastern University, Boston) ,  Christos Zahopoulos (Northeastern University, Boston)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
ISBN:  

9781107035850


Pages:   398
Publication Date:   10 August 2015
Format:   Hardback
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Providing an overview of the foundations of engineering from a fundamental scientific and physical perspective, this book reinforces the basic scientific and mathematical principles which underpin a range of engineering disciplines and applications. It covers the basics of physics, including quantum physics, as well as some key topics in chemistry, making it a valuable resource for both students and professionals looking to gain a more coherent and interdisciplinary understanding of engineering systems. Throughout, the focus is on common features of physical systems (such as mechanical and electronic resonance), showing how the same underlying principles apply to different disciplines. Problems are provided at the end of each chapter including conceptual questions and examples to demonstrate the practical application of fundamental scientific principles. These include real-world examples, which are solvable using computational packages such as MATLAB.

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Author:   Stephen McKnight (Northeastern University, Boston) ,  Christos Zahopoulos (Northeastern University, Boston)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 25.30cm
Weight:   0.920kg
ISBN:  

9781107035850


ISBN 10:   1107035856
Pages:   398
Publication Date:   10 August 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Kinematics and vectors; 2. Newton's laws, energy, and momentum; 3. Rotational motion; 4. Rotation matrices; 5. Material properties – elasticity; 6. Harmonic oscillators; 7. Waves; 8. The quantum puzzle; 9. Quantum mechanics; 10. Quantum electrons; 11. Quantum electrons in solids; 12. Thermal physics; 13. Quantum statistics; 14. Electromagnetic phenomena; 15. Fluids.

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Stephen McKnight is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Northeastern University, and is currently the education thrust leader for two NSF and DHS research centres based there. Christos Zahopoulos is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering and the Department of Education at Northeastern University. He is also the founder and Executive Director of the university's Center for STEM Education and has initiated and implemented numerous STEM education programs and partnerships, most with a focus on improving teaching and learning.

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