Introduction to biological physics for the health and life sciences /
By: Franklin, Kirsten.
Contributor(s): Muir, Paul | Yates, Paul | Wilcocks, Lara | Scott, Terry.
Publisher: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley, 2010Description: 455 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780470665923 (hardback); 9780470665923:; 0470665920 (hardback); 9780470665930 (paper); 0470665939 (paper).Subject(s): Biophysics -- Textbooks | Medical physics -- TextbooksDDC classification: 571.4Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Machine generated contents note: I Mechanics. -- CHAPTER 1 Kinematics. -- 1.1 Introduction. -- 1.2 Distance and Displacement. -- 1.3 Speed and Velocity. -- 1.4 Acceleration. -- 1.5 Average Velocity or Speed. -- 1.6 The Acceleration Due to Gravity. -- 1.7 Independence of Motion in 2D. -- 1.8 Summary. -- CHAPTER 2 Force and Newton's Laws of Motion. -- 2.1 Introduction. -- 2.2 The Concept of Force. -- 2.3 Kinds of Force. -- 2.4 Newtonian Gravity. -- 2.5 Summary. -- CHAPTER 3 Motion in a Circle. -- 3.1 Introduction. -- 3.2 Description of Circular Motion. -- 3.3 Circular Velocity and Acceleration. -- 3.4 Centripetal Force. -- 3.5 Sources of Centripetal Force. -- 3.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 4 Statics. -- 4.1 Introduction. -- 4.2 Equilibrium. -- 4.3 Torque. -- 4.4 The Principle of Moments. -- 4.5 Centre of Gravity or Centre of Mass. -- 4.6 Stability. -- 4.7 Summary. -- CHAPTER 5 Energy. -- 5.1 Introduction. -- 5.2 What is Energy? -- 5.3 Work. -- 5.4 Kinetic Energy. -- 5.5 Potential Energy. -- 5.6 Conservative Forces. -- 5.7 Conservation of Total Energy. -- 5.8 Power. -- 5.9 Summary. -- CHAPTER 6 Momentum. -- 6.1 Introduction. -- 6.2 Linear Momentum. -- 6.3 Newton's Laws and Momentum. -- 6.4 Collisions. -- 6.5 Elastic Collisions. -- 6.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 7 Simple Harmonic Motion. -- 7.1 Introduction. -- 7.2 Hooke's Law. -- 7.3 Simple Harmonic Motion. -- 7.4 The Simple Pendulum. -- 7.5 Summary. -- CHAPTER 8 Waves. -- 8.1 Introduction. -- 8.2 Simple Harmonic Motion & Waves. -- 8.3 Frequency, Wavelength, & Speed. -- 8.4 The Form of the Wave. -- 8.5 Types of Wave. -- 8.6 Superposition & Interference. -- 8.7 Beats. -- 8.8 Reflection. -- 8.9 Standing Waves. -- 8.10 Waves and Energy. -- 8.11 Complex Waveforms. -- 8.12 Summary. -- CHAPTER 9 Sound and Hearing. -- 9.1 Introduction. -- 9.2 Sound Waves in Media. -- 9.3 Pitch and Loudness. -- 9.4 Resonance and Sound Generation. -- 9.5 The Ear. -- 9.6 The Doppler Effect. -- 9.7 Summary. -- II BulkMaterials. -- CHAPTER 10 Elasticity: Stress and Strain. -- 10.1 Introduction. -- 10.2 Tension and Compression. -- 10.3 Shear Stress and Strain. -- 10.4 Bulk Stress and Strain. -- 10.5 Elasticity. -- 10.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 11 Pressure. -- 11.1 Introduction. -- 11.2 Pressure. -- 11.3 Density. -- 11.4 Pascal's Principle. -- 11.5 Measurement of Pressure. -- 11.6 Pressure and the Human Body. -- 11.7 Summary. -- CHAPTER 12 Buoyancy. -- 12.1 Introduction. -- 12.2 The Buoyant Force. -- 12.3 Summary. -- CHAPTER 13 Surface Tension and Capillarity. -- 13.1 Introduction. -- 13.2 Surface Tension. -- 13.3 Capillarity. -- 13.4 Surfactants and the Lung. -- 13.5 Summary. -- CHAPTER 14 Fluid Dynamics of Non-viscous Fluids. -- 14.1 Introduction. -- 14.2 Definitions of Some Key Terms. -- 14.3 The Equation of Continuity. -- 14.4 Bernoulli's Equation. -- 14.5 Summary. -- CHAPTER 15 Fluid Dynamics of Viscous Fluids. -- 15.1 Introduction. -- 15.2 Viscosity. -- 15.3 Turbulence. -- 15.4 Summary. -- CHAPTER 16 Molecular Transport Phenomena. -- 16.1 Introduction. -- 16.2 Diffusion. -- 16.3 Osmosis. -- 16.4 Applications to Biological Systems. -- 16.5 Summary. -- III Thermodynamics. -- CHAPTER 17 Temperature and the Zeroth Law. -- 17.1 Introduction. -- 17.2 Thermal Equilibrium. -- 17.3 Measuring Temperature. -- 17.4 Thermal Expansion of Materials. -- 17.5 Summary. -- CHAPTER 18 Ideal Gases. -- 18.1 Introduction. -- 18.2 The Gas Laws. -- 18.3 Biological Applications. -- 18.4 Kinetic Theory of Gases. -- 18.5 Summary. -- CHAPTER 19 Phase and Temperature Change. -- 19.1 Introduction. -- 19.2 Phase Changes. -- 19.3 Temperature Changes. -- 19.4 Energy Conservation. -- 19.5 L and c Values for Water. -- 19.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 20 Water Vapour and the Atmosphere. -- 20.1 Introduction. -- 20.2 Mixtures of Water Vapour and Air. -- 20.3 Partial Pressure, Moisture Content. -- 20.4 Atmospheric Properties. -- 20.5 Psychrometry. -- 20.6 Applications. -- 20.7 Summary. -- CHAPTER 21 Heat Transfer. -- 21.1 Introduction. -- 21.2 Conduction. -- 21.3 Convection. -- 21.4 Radiation. -- 21.5 Combined Transfer Processes. -- 21.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 22 Thermodynamics and the Body. -- 22.1 Introduction. -- 22.2 The First Law. -- 22.3 Energy and the Body. -- 22.4 Thermoregulation. -- 22.5 Temperature and Health. -- 22.6 Summary. -- IV Electricity and DC Circuits. -- CHAPTER 23 Static Electricity. -- 23.1 Introduction. -- 23.2 Charge. -- 23.3 Conductors and Insulators. -- 23.4 Charging of Objects. -- 23.5 Polarization. -- 23.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 24 Electric Force and Electric Field. -- 24.1 Introduction. -- 24.2 Coulomb's Law. -- 24.3 Superposition of Electric Forces. -- 24.4 Inverse Square Laws. -- 24.5 The Electric Field. -- 24.6 Electric Field Diagrams. -- 24.7 Superposition of Electric Fields. -- 24.8 Summary. -- CHAPTER 25 Electrical Potential and Energy. -- 25.1 Introduction. -- 25.2 Electrical Potential Energy. -- 25.3 Electrical Potential. -- 25.4 Electrical Potential and Work. -- 25.5 Equipotential and Field Lines . -- 25.6 Electrical and External Forces. -- 25.7 The Heart and ECG. -- 25.8 Summary. -- CHAPTER 26 Capacitance. -- 26.1 Introduction. -- 26.2 The Capacitor. -- 26.3 Energy Stored in a Capacitor. -- 26.4 Capacitors in Series and Parallel. -- 26.5 The Dielectric in a Capacitor. -- 26.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 27 Direct Currents and DC Circuits. -- 27.1 Introduction. -- 27.2 Electric Current. -- 27.3 Current Flow and Drift Velocity. -- 27.4 Direct Versus Alternating Current. -- 27.5 Circuits and Circuit Diagrams. -- 27.6 Power Sources. -- 27.7 Resistance and Ohm's Law. -- 27.8 Resistors and Resistivity. -- 27.9 Wires. -- 27.10 Kirchhoff's Laws. -- 27.11 Resistors in Series and Parallel. -- 27.12 Power Dissipation. -- 27.13 Electric Shock Hazards. -- 27.14 Alternate Energy Units. -- 27.15 Summary. -- CHAPTER 28 Time Behaviour of RC Circuits. -- 28.1 Introduction. -- 28.2 The RC Circuit. -- 28.3 Discharging RC Circuit. -- 28.4 Charging RC Circuit. -- 28.5 Summary. -- V Optics. -- CHAPTER 29 The Nature of Light. -- 29.1 Introduction. -- 29.2 Electromagnetic Waves. -- 29.3 Reflection. -- 29.4 Refraction. -- 29.5 Dispersion. -- 29.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 30 Geometric Optics. -- 30.1 Introduction. -- 30.2 Ray Diagrams. -- 30.3 Plane Mirrors. -- 30.4 Spherical Mirrors. -- 30.5 Magnification. -- 30.6 Lenses. -- 30.7 Summary. -- CHAPTER 31 The Eye and Vision. -- 31.1 Introduction. -- 31.2 The Parts of the Eye. -- 31.3 Emmetropia (Normal Vision). -- 31.4 Myopia. -- 31.5 Hypermetropia (or Hyperopia). -- 31.6 Presbyopia. -- 31.7 Astigmatism. -- 31.8 Alternative Structure & Placement. -- 31.9 Colour Vision. -- 31.10 Summary. -- CHAPTER 32 Wave Optics. -- 32.1 Introduction. -- 32.2 Superposition and Interference. -- 32.3 Huygens' Principle. -- 32.4 Diffraction. -- 32.5 Young's Double Slit Experiment. -- 32.6 Single Slit Diffraction. -- 32.7 Diffraction Gratings. -- 32.8 Circular Apertures and Diffraction. -- 32.9 Visual Acuity. -- 32.10 Thin-Film Interference. -- 32.11 Summary. -- VI Radiation and Health. -- CHAPTER 33 Atoms and Atomic Physics. -- 33.1 Introduction. -- 33.2 Parts of the Atom. -- 33.3 Orbitals and Energy Levels. -- 33.4 The Böhr Model of the Atom. -- 33.5 Multi-Electron Atoms. -- 33.6 Quantum Mechanics. -- 33.7 Summary. -- CHAPTER 34 The Nucleus and Nuclear Physics. -- 34.1 Introduction. -- 34.2 Protons and Neutrons. -- 34.3 Nuclei and Isotopes. -- 34.4 Energy and Mass Units. -- 34.5 Nuclear Forces. -- 34.6 Nuclear Decay and Stability. -- 34.7 Summary. -- CHAPTER 35 Production of Ionizing Radiation. -- 35.1 Introduction. -- 35.2 Nuclear Decay Processes. -- 35.3 Activity and Half-Life. -- 35.4 X-ray Production. -- 35.5 Other Sources of Radiation. -- 35.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 36 Interactions of Ionizing Radiation. -- 36.1 Introduction. -- 36.2 Attenuation and Cross Section. -- 36.3 X-rays and Gamma Radiation. -- 36.4 Particles. -- 36.5 Detection of Ionizing Radiation. -- 36.6 Summary. -- CHAPTER 37 Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation. -- 37.1 Introduction. -- 37.2 Mechanisms of Cell Damage. -- 37.3 Dose and Dose Equivalent. -- 37.4 Types of Effect. -- 37.5 Medical Effects and Risk. -- 37.6 UV. -- 37.7 Summary. -- CHAPTER 38 Medical Imaging. -- 38.1 Introduction. -- 38.2 X-ray Imaging. -- 38.3 CT Scan. -- 38.4 PET scan. -- 38.5 Gamma camera and SPECT. -- 38.6 Ultrasound Sonography. -- 38.7 Diagnostic Procedures: Dose. -- 38.8 Summary. -- CHAPTER 39 Magnetism and MRI. -- 39.1 Introduction. -- 39.2 Magnetism. -- 39.3 A Brief Outline of MRI. -- 39.4 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. -- 39.5 Magnetic Resonance Imaging. -- 39.6 Summary. -- VII Appendices. -- CHAPTER A Physical Constants. -- A.1 High Precision Mass Values. -- A.2 Useful Constants. -- CHAPTER B Basic Maths and Science Skills. -- B.1 Measurement and Units. -- B.2 Basic Algebra. -- B.3 Exponentials and Logarithms. -- B.4 Geometry. -- B.5 Trigonometric Functions. -- B.6 Vectors.