Best books and lectures in general physics

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This discussion highlights several recommended resources for studying general physics, emphasizing both books and online lectures. Key recommendations include "Understand Physics" by Isaac Asimov for its conceptual approach, "The Feynman Lectures" for their engaging content, and R. Shankar's Yale lectures, particularly "Fundamentals of Physics I" and "Fundamentals of Physics II." Additionally, the widely used textbook "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday and Resnick is suggested for its comprehensive coverage and exercises.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics concepts
  • Familiarity with online lecture formats
  • Knowledge of key physics authors and their contributions
  • Ability to engage with both conceptual and mathematical aspects of physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore R. Shankar's "Fundamentals of Physics I" and "Fundamentals of Physics II" online lectures at Yale.
  • Read "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday and Resnick for a comprehensive understanding of first-year physics.
  • Investigate "Fundamentals of Electricity and Magnetism" by Arthur F. Kip for foundational knowledge in electromagnetism.
  • Review "The Feynman Lectures" for insights into physics presented in an engaging manner.
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This discussion is beneficial for students, educators, and anyone interested in enhancing their understanding of general physics through recommended literature and lectures.

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Can anyone suggest good books and lectures in general physics that can still help in physics nowadays ? And i like to know best authors names in physics .
 
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I really enjoyed Understand Physics by Isaac Asimov. It delves more into the conceptual side of physics without getting too mathematical
The Feynman Lectures are available online as well, they're pretty good. Feynman is king.
 
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Jess Karakov said:
I really enjoyed Understand Physics by Isaac Asimov. It delves more into the conceptual side of physics without getting too mathematical
The Feynman Lectures are available online as well, they're pretty good. Feynman is king.

I read it all (feynman lectures ) i like read for roger penrose stephen hawking kip thorne and brian greene they don't use math in their books but i think these author are good
 
Consider the online first year physics lectures given at Yale by R. Shankar. (This is the same guy who wrote the widely used book Principles of Quantum Mechanics.)
I recommend these because aside from Shankar being an unusually good teacher, his sense of humour makes the lectures very entertaining as well.

Lectures
Shankar, Fundamentals of Physics I: http://oyc.yale.edu/physics/phys-200
Shankar,Fundamentals of Physics II: http://oyc.yale.edu/physics/phys-201​

Books
Fundamentals of Physics: Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics, R. Shankar – Dec 2 2013
Fundamentals of Physics II: Electromagnetism, Optics, and Quantum Mechanics, R. Shankar – due out Jun 2016​
Although these are the associated books, they seem to be largely derived from the lectures themselves. So go for a more traditional all-in-one first year physics text that includes lots of exercises, my favourite is the widely used Fundamentals of Physics, Halliday and Resnick.
 
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Khaye inta min Lubnan ?
 
Physicaa said:
Khaye inta min Lubnan ?

What ?
 
i liked Fundamentals of Electricity and Magnetism, by Arthur F. Kip. Very easy and informative textbook.
 
Peter25samaha said:
What ?
Sorry, I thought you would have understood me lol
 

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