The Physics Of Waves And Oscillations

Table of contents
1. Free Oscillations of Systems with One Degree of Freedom : Simple Harmonic Motion 2. Superposition of Harmonic Oscillations 3. Free Damped Oscillations 4. Forced Oscillations and Resonance 5. Coupled Oscillations 6. Normal Modes of Continuous Systems : Fourier Method 7. Wave Motion 8. Reflection and Standing Waves 9. Modulations, Wave Groups and Pulses

New Features

This book is a comprehensive text for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of physics. The presentation of the subject, the order of topics and the treatment is well-suited to those who require a basic understanding of the subject. An attempt has been made to derive every formula from the fundamental laws of physics, incorporating the details of mathematical steps and their logical necessity. At some places, generality and mathematical rigour have been scarified to make the chain of logic more distinct, clearly bringing out the physical reasoning. The treatment reads as physics rather than mathematics, with mathematical arguments appearing only as tools to achieve physical understanding. The book uses Cartesian co-ordinates and SI units, and includes a complete list of references at the end of the book. The concepts are illustrated by numerous worked out examples. Also included are carefully selected problems at the end of the chapters. Written in a lucid and simple style, the book provides a systematic and thorough treatment of the subject which the student will have no difficulty in following.