Collection of Free Online Physics Books and Lecture Notes (Part 2)

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This discussion presents a comprehensive collection of free online physics books and lecture notes, focusing on various topics such as introductory physics, mathematical methods, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and general relativity. Key resources include "College Physics" and "University Physics" by OpenStax, as well as specialized texts like "Quantum Theory, Groups and Representations" by Woit and "Statistical Physics" by Van Hees. The collection is continuously updated, and users are encouraged to contribute additional resources or report broken links.

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  • Basic understanding of physics concepts
  • Familiarity with mathematical methods in physics
  • Knowledge of classical mechanics principles
  • Awareness of quantum mechanics fundamentals
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Students, educators, and researchers in physics, particularly those seeking free educational resources for self-study or teaching purposes.

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https://dn390.user.srcf.net/teaching.html - scrolling down to "maths A for natscis" and "maths B for natscis", you can see material for two first year maths methods courses at Cambridge. A is a little easier than B.
 
  • #33
Hey, here is a collection of free online physics textbooks and lecture notes.
1. College Physics 2e (OpenStax)
2. University Physics (OpenStax)
3. Light and Matter (Benjamin Crowell)
4. Mechanics (Benjamin Crowell)
5. Modern Physics (Kenneth S. Krane)
6. Conceptual Physics (Paul G. Hewitt)
7. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (David J. Griffiths)
8. Physics Lecture Notes (LearnersTV)
9. SciPost Physics Lecture Notes (SciPost)
Hope this will help you.
 
  • #34
Mamta25 said:
5. Modern Physics (Kenneth S. Krane)
6. Conceptual Physics (Paul G. Hewitt)
7. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (David J. Griffiths)
I do not think these are freely available online
 
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