@article{779452,
      recid = {779452},
      author = {Stauffer, Dietrich, and Stanley, H. Eugene and Lesne,  Annick,},
      title = {From Newton to Mandelbrot : a primer in theoretical  physics /},
      pages = {1 online resource (xiv, 270 pages) :},
      abstract = {This textbook takes the reader on a tour of the most  important landmarks of theoretical physics: classical,  quantum, and statistical mechanics, relativity,  electrodynamics, as well as the most modern and exciting of  all: elementary particles and the physics of fractals. The  second edition has been supplemented with a new chapter  devoted to concise though complete presentation of  dynamical systems, bifurcations and chaos theory. The  treatment is confined to the essentials of each area,  presenting all the central concepts and equations at an  accessible level. Chapters 1 to 4 contain the standard  material of courses in theoretical physics and are supposed  to accompany lectures at the university; thus they are  rather condensed. They are supposed to fill one year of  teaching. Chapters 5 and 6, in contrast, are written less  condensed since this material may not be part of standard  lectures and thus could be studied without the help of a  university teacher. An appendix on elementary particles  lies somewhere in between: It could be a summary of a much  more detailed course, or studied without such a course.  Illustrations and numerous problems round off this unusual  textbook. It will ideally accompany the students all along  their course in theoretical physics and prove indispensable  in preparing and revising the exams. It is also suited as a  reference for teachers or scientists from other disciplines  who are interested in the topic.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/779452},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-53685-8},
}