Physics: For Global Scientists and Engineers Volume 1 : 2nd Edition

Physics: For Global Scientists and Engineers Volume 1 : 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780170355513
Publication Date: 27 September 2016

Building upon Serway and Jewett's solid foundation in the classic text, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, the second international edition of Physics is a practical and engaging introduction to Physics. Using international and regional case studies and worked examples to add to the concise language and high quality artwork, this international edition further engages students and highlights the relevance of this discipline to their learning and lives.

New to the Edition

• Addition of NEW key topics in physics such as the Higgs boson keeps the material current and interesting for students.
• NEW and UPDATED regional and international case studies to engage students and provide context.
• NEW Maths Icon to highlight mathematical concepts in the text and direct students to the relevant information in the Maths Appendix.
• NEW Index of Symbols, providing students with a quick reference for the symbols used throughout the book.

About the Authors

Raymond A. Serway (PhD, Illinois Institute of Technology) is Professor Emeritus at James Madison University. His honors and awards include an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater, Utica College, the 1990 Madison Scholar Award at James Madison University, the Distinguished Teaching Award at Clarkson University in 1977, and the Alumni Achievement Award from Utica College in 1985. As Guest Scientist at the IBM Research Laboratory in Zurich, Switzerland, he worked with K. Alex Müller, 1987 Nobel Prize recipient. He was a visiting scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, where he collaborated with his mentor and friend, the late Sam Marshall. Dr. Serway is the coauthor of COLLEGE PHYSICS, Eleventh Edition; PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, Ni...