WebAssign for Thornton/Rex's Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Single-Term Instant Access

A large number of examples, including Conceptual Examples, give students ample practice applying the theories in the eBook. Examples feature a Strategy step, which helps students identify the essential steps in problem solving and improve their problem-solving skills.

Short biographical features highlight the achievements of physicists throughout history to illustrate the importance of individual ingenuity in advancing knowledge in the field.

Throughout the text, a focus on the history of physics offers a human perspective and helps students understand the context in which scientific advancements have been made.

Special Topic boxes are up-to-date applications of interest to physicists and engineers. These features show the relevance of modern physics to the real world and allow students a more in-depth look at particularly engaging topics like exoplanets, the "Age of the Earth," neutrino detection, and scanning probe microscopes.