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Waves: A Very Short Introduction

Waves

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"Waves" by Mike Goldsmith is a physics book focused on Dynamics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

From sound waves to gravitational waves, and from waves of light to crashing rollers on the ocean, Mike Goldsmith explores the fundamental features shared by all waves in the natural world, and considers the range of phenomena resulting from wave motion, including reflection, diffraction, and polarization in light, and beats and echoes in sound.

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Best For: Students and readers interested in fundamental concepts of wave phenomena in physics.
Focus: Explains the basic properties and behaviors common to all types of waves.
Covers: Sound waves, gravitational waves, light waves, ocean waves, and phenomena like reflection, diffraction, polarization, beats, and echoes.
Why It Matters: Provides a clear understanding of wave motion essential for grasping various physical processes in nature.

"Waves" by Mike Goldsmith is a physics book focused on Dynamics. Best for students, educators, and scientifically curious readers.

Topic: Dynamics

Author: Mike Goldsmith

Who this is for:

  • Physics students
  • Science-minded readers
  • Readers building technical understanding

Why this book matters: It provides structured coverage of physics concepts in a way that supports deeper understanding and continued study.

From sound waves to gravitational waves, and from waves of light to crashing rollers on the ocean, Mike Goldsmith explores the fundamental features shared by all waves in the natural world, and considers the range of phenomena resulting from wave motion, including reflection, diffraction, and polarization in light, and beats and echoes in sound.

AuthorMike Goldsmith
PublisherOxford University Press
Published2018
ISBN-139780198803782
BindingPaperback
Pages161
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDynamics
SeriesVery Short Introductions

Format: Paperback

Length: 161 pages

Language: English

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