Modern Physics: Concepts and applications introduces the fundamental concepts pertaining to the basic topics of relativity, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics along with the important sub-fields of physics, namely, atomic, nuclear and solid state physics. Besides, the technologically important topics of Superconductivity and Optoelectronics, Lasers and Nanoparticles also are introduced to a reasonable extent. The introduction of latest applications, alongwith already established ones, particularly those based on x-rays, lasers, radioactivity and condensed matter form a key feature of the book. Supported by 106 figures, 14 tables and about 100 solved problems, this text-book will be useful for B.Sc. and B.E/B. Tech. Students taking up Modern Physics course, as well as for those appearing in the National Education Test (NET) being conducted by UGC-CSIR and the A.M. I.E students

Preface / Special Theory of Relativity / Particle-Properties of Radiation / Atomic Structure / Wave Properties of Particles / Quantum Mechanics / Quantum Theory of Atom / Atom in an External Magnetic and Electric Field / X-rays and Their Applications / Lasers and Their Applications / Radioactivity and its Applications / Statistical Physics / Superconductivity / Optoelectronics / Nanoparticles and their applications / Appendix I / Appendix II / Appendix III / Appendix IV / Appendix V / Appendix VI / Appendix VII / Appendix VIII / Appendix IX / Subject-Index

Undergraduate Students in Physics