Scientific Foundations of Engineering

An advanced overview of the fundamental physical principles underlying all engineering disciplines, with end-of-chapter problems and practical real-world applications.

List 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.

About the author

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.

Summary

An advanced overview of the fundamental physical principles underlying all engineering disciplines, with practical real-world application examples, this is an ideal resource for students and professionals who need a deeper understanding of their own discipline as well as an improved appreciation of other engineering disciplines.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen McKnight, Stephen (Northeastern University Mcknight, Stephen A. McKnight, Stephen A. Zahopoulos Mcknight, Stephen W. McKnight, Stephen W. Zahopoulos Mcknight, Christos Zahopoulos, Christos (Northeastern University Zahopoulos, Zahopoulos Christos
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.08.2015
• EAN: 9781107035850
• ISBN: 978-1-107-03585-0
• No. of pages: 398
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General), Classical mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Engineering: general, Maths for engineers, Electronics engineering