Almost All About Waves by John R. Pierce (PDF)

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This text considers waves the great unifying concept of physics. With minimal mathematics, it emphasizes the behavior common to specific phenomena—earthquake waves studied by seismologists; waves and ripples on oceans, lakes, and ponds; waves of sound that travel through the air; mechanical waves in stretched strings and in quartz crystals that can be used to control the frequency of radio transmitters; electromagnetic waves that constitute light, and that are radiated by radio transmitters and received by radio receivers; and the waves of probability employed in quantum mechanics to predict the behavior of electrons, atoms, and complex substances.Starting with a look at the strength and power of sinusoidal waves, author John R. Pierce explores wave media and modes, phase velocity and group velocity, vector and complex representation, energy and momentum, coupled modes and coupling between modes, polarization, diffraction, and radiation. References and an index appear at the end of the book.

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⭐I only found this book after I had done some study of E&M, but in simple, heuristic terms it explains many diverse wave phenomenon without relying solely on mathematics. I wish I had found it sooner and I do think it’s appropriate for a beginner. Sure — there’s some equations in the book, but they are generally not vector calc — just some differential equations and complex numbers (phasors) — and they are always well described in the text. This book is a gem and I’m shocked to see some less-than-stellar reviews. …I came here to order a two more copies as gifts to colleagues. I think the title is a bit tongue in cheek, though, so perhaps that’s why some are disappointed. The discussion of forward- and backward-coupled modes is absolutely brilliant and I’ve not found a clearer English explanation of this phenomenon, if it’s mentioned at all in texts. Pierce was a giant in this field (read his wikipedia entry) and this monograph shows his deep insight. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, especially considering the price.

⭐This is a very good overview of wave analysis in very easily understood format.I wish I could have had this book when taking physics. This is a very good basic book that refreshes the recall of much deeper explanations found in other books. It is easily read and the subject matter is very well explained.

⭐This may be “almost all about waves” but it assume you have already taken a course on waves. With vertually no introduction to the mathematic terms it starts immediately into the equations with multiple terms that it does not define. By page 12 I found myself in the widipedia trying to understand the terms.It might makes for nice summary but it is not a place to learn about wave mechanics.

⭐Correct title, delivered on time in promised condition for a good price. Hard to beat the content in any title published in the intervening decades. Glad to add this title to my historical science collection!

⭐This is an excellent book that discusses the physics of waves with a minimum of math. A very readable introduction to waves. Sadly, at the time of this writing, this book is out of print. However, if you can find a copy it is worth reading.

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