Physics in Biology and Medicine (ePub)

A best-selling resource now in its sixth edition, Paul Davidovits' Physics in Biology and Medicine provides a high-quality and highly relevant physics grounding for students working towards careers in the medical field and related professions. The text does not assume a prior background in physics but provides it as required. It discusses biological systems that can be analyzed quantitatively and demonstrates how advances in the life sciences have been aided by the knowledge of physical or engineering analysis techniques, with applications, practice, and illustrations throughout. Physics in Biology and Medicine, sixth edition, includes new and revised material and corresponding exercises on many exciting developments in the field since the prior edition, including biomechanics; biotribology; frictional properties of biological materials; 3D printing and its use in medicine; new materials in dentistry; microfluidics; bioelectronic medicine; microsensors; and microscopy. This revised edition delivers helpful and engaging additions to the role and importance of physics in biology and medicine, including new coverage on metamaterials, metabolism, and environmental science. It is ideal for courses in biophysics, medical physics, and related subjects.

• Provides practical information and techniques for building fundamental knowledge and applying physics and biology to the study of living systems
• Includes numerous figures, examples, illustrative problems, and appendices which provide convenient access to the important concepts of mechanics, electricity, and optics used in the text
• Features new and revised coverage on metamaterials, random walk, and metabolism in connection with thermodynamics and weight loss
• Offers online support, including a full solutions manual for qualified instructors and additional programming resources (PowerPoints) for students