From Newton to Mandelbrot
Subtitle: a primer in theoretical physics
By: Dietrich Stauffer, H. Eugene Stanley ; [translator of chapters 1-4, A.H. Armsstrong].
Contributors: Stanley, H. Eugene (Harry Eugene), 1941-
Edition: Corr. 2nd print.
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Berlin; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
Subjects: Mathematical physics.
Description: From Newton to Mandelbrot takes the student on a tour of the most important landmarks of theoretical physics: classical, quantum, and statistical mechanics, relativity, electrodynamics, and, the most modern and exciting of all, the physics of fractals. The treatment is confined to the essentials of each area, and short computer programs, numerous problems, and beautiful colour illustrations round off this unusual textbook. Ideally suited for a one-year course in theoretical physics it will prove indispensable in preparing and revising for exams.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 188) and index.
"Corrected second printing 1991"--Verso of t.p.