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Dr. S. N. Ghoshal’s Atomic Physics (Modern Physics), published by S. Chand Publishers, is a comprehensive book for B. Sc. students. It comprises of various topics like Atomic structure of matter, Cathode rays and positive rays, Origin of quantum theory; Planck’s theory of black body radiation, Structure of the hydrogen-like atoms; Bohr-Somerfield theory, Emission of electrons from metal surfaces; photoelectric and the thermionic effects, Alkali spectra, space quantization, electron spin; Periodic classification of elements, Laser, X-rays, Wave particle duality; Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, Introduction to wave mechanics, Solutions of Schrodinger equation in some simple cases, Approximate methods in quantum mechanics, Quantum mechanical theory of atomic structure, Atoms in radiation field, Special theory of relativity, Molecular spectra, Structure and properties of solids, Metals and semi-conductors, Magnetic properties of solids, and Statistical Mechanics. All concepts are explained in simple and lucid language for better comprehension. About S. Chand Group S. Chand Group is one of India’s leading publishing companies. They are in the market for more than seventy years. They develop and publish quality books for students from primary level classes to higher academic levels, including engineering, commerce, management, basic sciences and other courses. It is the first Indian publishing company to be ISO 9001:2008 certified. S. Chand Group is one of the few publishing houses in India with an in-house integrated publishing solution and with a massive distribution network of twenty four locations throughout the country. Their books conform to various syllabus patterns of different education boards and universities. Some of the books published by S. Chand Group are ISC Computer Science Using Java for Class XII (Book II), Fundamental of Digital Electronics and Microprocessors, Solutions to Problems in Advanced Accounts Volume II, Retail Management Global Perspective and A Textbook of B.Sc. Maths for 6th Semester.