Christof M. AegerterCambridge University Press, 11/8/2018EAN 9781108466509, ISBN10: 1108466508Paperback, 450 pages, 24.7 x 18.9 x 2.1 cmLanguage: EnglishWhy do elephants have sturdier thigh bones than humans? Why can't ostriches fly? How do bacteria swim through fluids? With each chapter structured around relevant biological case studies and examples, this engaging, full-colour book introduces fundamental physical concepts essential in the study of biological phenomena. Optics is introduced within the context of butterfly wing colouration, electricity is explained through the propagation of nerve signals, and accelerated motion is conveniently illustrated using the example of the jumping armadillo. Other key physical concepts covered include waves, mechanical forces, thermodynamics and magnetism, and important biological techniques are also discussed within this context, such as gel electrophoresis and fluorescence microscopy. A detailed appendix provides further discussion of the mathematical concepts utilised within the book, and numerous exercises and quizzes allow readers to test their understanding of key concepts. This book is invaluable to students aiming to improve their quantitative and analytical skills and understand the deeper nature of biological phenomena.Preface1. Physics as a basis for describing biological systems2. Errors, units and scaling laws3. Motions and oscillations4. Resonances and waves5. Optics, light and colours6. Forces and Newton's laws of motion7. Continuum mechanics8. Heat, temperature and entropy9. Electrical charges and currents10. MagnetismAppendix A. Mathematical toolsAppendix B. Solutions to quizzesReferencesIndex.
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