Physics in Biology and Medicine

Published by Academic Press, Physics in Biology and Medicine, 6th Edition by Paul Davidovits presents physical principles that govern biological systems and medical technologies. Designed for students preparing for careers in the medical field and related professions, this textbook establishes direct connections between physical laws and physiological mechanisms.

The content coverage moves through distinct physical domains. Beginning with static forces, translational motion, friction, and fluid dynamics, the text transitions into heat, kinetic theory, and biological thermodynamics. Later sections explore wave phenomena, sound, electricity, optical systems, atomic and nuclear physics, and nanotechnology in medicine. This edition incorporates updated coverage of metamaterials, metabolic processes, and environmental science.

Selected for Doody's Core Titles 2024 in Medical Physics, this text supports undergraduate and graduate biophysics courses. It delivers structured physical instruction tailored to biological and clinical applications.