Theoretical Physics: Second Edition by A. S. Kompaneyets

This authoritative volume by a renowned Russian scientist offers advanced students a thorough background in theoretical physics. The treatment's review of basic methods takes an approach that's as rigorous and systematic as it is practical.Chiefly devoted to mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics, this book stresses...

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Thinking in Physics: The Pleasure of Reasoning and Understanding 2014 by Laurence Viennot

Read this book if you care about students really understanding physics and getting genuine intellectual satisfaction from doing so. Read it too if you fear that this goal is out of reach – you may be surprised! Laurence Viennot here shows ways to deal with the awkward fact that common sense thinking is often not the same as scientific thinking....

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Advanced Modern Physics: Theoretical Foundations by John Dirk Walecka

Our understanding of the physical world was revolutionized in the twentieth century - the era of “modern physics”. This book, aimed at the very best students, extends the coverage of the theoretical groundwork of today's physics presented in the previous volume: Introduction to Modern Physics: Theoretical Foundations (Vol. I). Typically, students...

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The Theoretical Minimum: What You Need to Know to Start Doing Physics 2013 Leonard Susskind, George Hrabovsky

The Theoretical Minimum is a book for anyone who has ever regretted not taking physics in college—or who simply wants to know how to think like a physicist. In this unconventional introduction, physicist Leonard Susskind and hacker-scientist George Hrabovsky offer a first course in physics and associated math for the ardent amateur. Unlike most...

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Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum 2014 by Leonard Susskind, Art Friedman

From the bestselling author of The Theoretical Minimum, an accessible introduction to the math and science of quantum mechanics  Quantum Mechanics is a (second) book for anyone who wants to learn how to think like a physicist. In this follow-up to the bestselling The Theoretical Minimum, physicist Leonard Susskind and data engineer Art Friedman...

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Relativity and the Nature of Spacetime by Vesselin Petkov

The most important question addressed in this book is 'what is the nature (the ontological status) of spacetime?' or, equivalently, 'what is the dimensionality of the world at the macroscopic level?' The answer to this question is developed via a thorough analysis of relativistic effects and explicitly asking whether the objects involved in those...

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Mathematics in the Real World by W.D. Wallis

Mathematics in the Real World  is a self-contained, accessible introduction to the world of mathematics for non-technical majors. With a focus on everyday applications and context, the topics in this textbook build in difficulty and are presented sequentially, starting with a brief review of sets and numbers followed by an introduction...

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Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology by Robert J. A. Lambourne

Aimed at advanced undergraduates, this self-contained textbook covers the key ideas of special and general relativity together with their applications. The textbook introduces students to basic geometric concepts, such as metrics, connections and curvature, before examining general relativity in more detail. It shows the observational evidence...

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Mathematica for Theoretical Physics: Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, General Relativity, and Fractals 2nd (second) Edition by Baumann

Class-tested textbook that shows readers how to solve physical problems and deal with their underlying theoretical concepts while using Mathematica to derive numeric and symbolic solutions. Delivers dozens of fully interactive examples for learning and implementation, constants and formulae can readily be altered and adapted for the users purposes. New...

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How to Study as a Mathematics Major 2013 by Lara Alcock

Every year, thousands of students declare mathematics as their major. Many are extremely intelligent and hardworking. However, even the best will encounter challenges, because upper-level mathematics involves not only independent study and learning from lectures, but also a fundamental shift from calculation to proof. This shift is demanding...

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Exact Space-Times in Einstein's General Relativity by Jerry B. Griffiths, Jiří Podolský

Einstein's theory of general relativity is a theory of gravity and, as in the earlier Newtonian theory, much can be learned about the character of gravitation and its effects by investigating particular idealized examples. This book describes the basic solutions of Einstein's equations with a particular emphasis on what they mean, both geometrically...

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