Physics for Scientists & Engineers with Modern Physics
Raymond Serway

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This best-selling, calculus-based text is recognized for its carefully crafted, logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics. PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, Sixth Edition, maintains the Serway traditions of concise writing for the students, carefully thought-out problem sets and worked examples, and evolving educational pedagogy. This edition introduces a new co-author, Dr. John Jewett, at Cal Poly -- Pomona, known best for his teaching awards and his role in the recently published PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS, Third Edition, also written with Ray Serway. Providing students with the tools they need to succeed in introductory physics, the Sixth Edition of this authoritative text features unparalleled media integration and a newly enhanced supplemental package for instructors and students! Raymond A. SerwayRaymond A. Serway received his doctorate at Illinois Institute of Technology and is Professor Emeritus at James Madison University. In 1990, he received the Madison Scholar Award at James Madison University, where he taught for 17 years. Dr. Serway began his teaching career at Clarkson University, where he conducted research and taught from 1967 to 1980. His second academic appointment was at James Madison University as Professor of Physics and Head of the Physics Department from 1980 to 1986. He remained at James Madison University until his retirement in 1997. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award at Clarkson University in 1977 and of 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. Dr. Serway also held research appointments at Rome Air Development center from 1961 to 1963, at IIT Research Institute from 1963 to 1967, and as a visiting scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, where he collaborated with his mentor and friend, Sam Marshall. Dr. Serway is also the co-author of PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, 6th edition, PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS, 3rd edition, COLLEGE PHYSICS, 6th edition, MODERN PHYSICS, 2nd edition, and the high-school textbook PHYSICS, published by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. In addition, Dr. Serway has published more than 40 research papers in the field of condensed matter physics and has given more than 60 presentations at professional meetings. Dr. Serway and his wife Elizabeth enjoy traveling, golfing, fishing, and spending quality time with their four children and five grandchildren. John W. JewettJohn W. Jewett, Jr. earned his doctorate at Ohio State University, specializing in optical and magnetic properties of condensed matter. He is currently Professor of Physics at California State Polytechnic University -- Pomona. Through his teaching career, Dr. Jewett has been active in promoting science education. In addition to receiving four National Science Foundation grants, he helped found and direct the Southern California Area Modern Physics Institute (SCAMPI) and Science IMPACT (Institute for Modern Pedagogy and Creative Teaching), both of which work with teachers and schools to develop effective science curricula. Dr. Jewett's honors include four Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise awards, selection as Outstanding Professor at California State Polytechnic University for 1991-1992, and the Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching Award from the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) in 1998. He has given many presentations both domestically and abroad, including multiple presentations at national meetings of the AAPT. Dr. Jewett is the author of THE WORLD OF PHYSICS -- MYSTERIES, MAGIC, AND MYTH, which provides many connections between physics and everyday experiences. In addition to his work as the co-author for PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS, 6th edition, he is also the co-author on the 3rd edition of PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS (Thomson -- Brooks/Cole) and on GLOBAL ISSUES, a four-volume set of instruction manuals in integrated science for high school. Dr. Jewett enjoys playing piano, traveling, and collecting antique quack medical devices, as well as spending time with his wife Lisa and their children.A GENERAL PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGY is outlined early in the text. This strategy provides a series of steps similar to those taken by professional physicists in solving problems. This problem solving strategy is integrated into the Coached Problems (within PhysicsNow) to reinforce this key skill.A large number of authoritative and highly realistic WORKED EXAMPLES promote interactivity and reinforce student understanding of problem-solving techniques. In many cases, these examples serve as models for solving end-of-chapter problems. The examples are set off from the text for ease of location and are given titles to describe their content. Many examples include specific references to the GENERAL PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGY to illustrate the underlying concepts and methodology used in arriving at a correct solution. This will help students understand the logic behind the solution and the advantage of using a particular approach to solve the problem. About one-third of the WORKED EXAMPLES include new WHAT IF? extensions.CONCEPTUAL EXAMPLES include detailed reasoning statements to help students learn how to think through physical situations. A concerted effort was made to place more emphasis on critical thinking and teaching physical concepts in this new edition.Both PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES and HINTS help students approach homework assignments with greater confidence. General strategies and suggestions are included for solving the types of problems featured in the worked examples, end-of-chapter problems, and PhysicsNow. This feature helps students identify the essential steps in solving problems and increases their skills as problem solvers.END-OF-CHAPTER PROBLEMS -- An extensive set of problems is included at the end of each chapter. Answers to odd-numbered problems are given at the end of the book. For the convenience of both the student and instructor, about two thirds of the problems are keyed to specific sections of the chapter. All problems have been carefully worded and have been checked for clarity and accuracy. Solutions to approximately 20 percent of the end-of-chapter problems are included in the Student Solutions Manual and Study Guide. These problems are identified with a box around the problem number.Serway and Jewett have a clear, relaxed writing style in which they carefully define new terms and avoid jargon whenever possible. The presentation is accurate and precise.The International System of units (SI) is used throughout the book. The U.S. customary system of units is used only to a limited extent in the problem sets of the early chapters on mechanics.