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Davis, Alvie Douglas was born on April 29, 1945 in Ponce de Leon, Missouri, United States. Son of Bruce D. and Lillian R. Davis.
(Classical Mechanics helps students learn to use calculus ...)
Classical Mechanics helps students learn to use calculus to solve problems in classical mechanics. Chapter 1 is a brief refresher in BASIC and applies it to solving the harmonic oscillator. Problems are arranged by section: those involving computers are noted with a star. Worked examples are included for each chapter.
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Davis, Alvie Douglas was born on April 29, 1945 in Ponce de Leon, Missouri, United States. Son of Bruce D. and Lillian R. Davis.
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics, Wichita (Kansas) State University, 1966; Master of Science in Physics, University of California at Los Angeles, 1968; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of California at Los Angeles, 1970.
Assistant professor, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1970-1980; associate professor, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1980-1984; professor physics, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, since 1984. Chair department physics Eastern Illinois U., 1987-1994.
(Classical Mechanics helps students learn to use calculus ...)
Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1971-1976.
Married Judy K. Burger, February 6, 1972. Children: Amy E., Emily V.