For the intermediate-level course, the Fifth Edition of this widelyused text takes modern physics textbooks to a higher level. With aflexible approach to accommodate the various ways of teaching the course(both one- and two-term tracks are easily covered), the authorsrecognize the audience and its need for updated coverage, mathematicalrigor, and features to build and support student understanding.Continuedare the superb explanatory style, the up-to-date topical coverage, andthe Web enhancements that gained earlier editions worldwide recognition.Enhancements include a streamlined approach to nuclear physics,thoroughly revised and updated coverage on particle physics andastrophysics, and a review of the essential Classical Concepts importantto students studying Modern Physics.**