Fundamentals of Physics for Environmental and Medical Professionals

Abstract

Knowledge of physics has been widely used in engineering and medical sciences. Movement of pollutants in the environment, separation of pollutants from waste streams, design and use of instruments required in medical and environmental fields, and spread of pathogens in air/water/soil need understanding of the fundamentals of physics. Knowledge of branches of physics such as electricity, radiation, mechanics, and heat transfer is also required by both medical and environmental professionals. This chapter discusses the fundamentals of physics, which are often the bases of environment and medical sciences.