{"product_id":"modern-devices-charles-l-joseph-9780470900437","title":"Modern Devices: The Simple Physics of Sophisticated Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFocuses on the common recurring physical principles behind sophisticated modern devices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book discusses the principles of physics through applications of state-of-the-art technologies and advanced instruments. The authors use diagrams, sketches, and graphs coupled with equations and mathematical analysis to enhance the reader's understanding of modern devices. Readers will learn to identify common underlying physical principles that govern several types of devices, while gaining an understanding of the performance trade-off imposed by the physical limitations of various processing methods. The topics discussed in the book assume readers have taken an introductory physics course, college algebra, and have a basic understanding of calculus. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes the basic physics behind a large number of devices encountered in everyday life, from the air conditioner to Blu-ray discs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers state-of-the-art devices such as spectrographs, photoelectric image sensors, spacecraft systems, astronomical and planetary observatories, biomedical imaging instruments, particle accelerators, and jet engines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to a book companion site that houses Power Point slides\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ci\u003eModern Devices: The Simple Physics of Sophisticated Technology\u003c\/i\u003e is designed as a reference for professionals that would like to gain a basic understanding of the operation of complex technologies. The book is also suitable as a textbook for upper-level undergraduate non-major students interested in physics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charles L. Joseph, Santiago Bernal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470900431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470900437\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/07\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.20d","brand":"Charles L. Joseph","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44540324413695,"sku":"9780470900437","price":151.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_45462450-73c0-4cbe-9a05-d0cd73d38aab.jpg?v=1700587256","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/modern-devices-charles-l-joseph-9780470900437","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}