The book is intended as a general background, after which the student can read texts that deal with semiconductors, dielectrics or magnetic materials in more detail.
The book also contains elements for understanding the quantum Hall effect and the Josephson effect, two effects important in precise measurements, measuring standards, and the development of computers.
The first book in the series covers topics in mathematics and mechanics. These include basic mathematical concepts, differential and integral calculus, vector analysis, kinematics and dynamics.
This booklet should not be understood as a serious introduction to number theory, but rather as a reading intended for students in upper elementary school and lower secondary school, i.e., ages 13 to 17.