Book about Experimental Physics?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the request for a comprehensive book that encompasses all experiments in physics, spanning from Classical Mechanics to Quantum Field Theory. Participants explore the feasibility of such a book and suggest alternatives.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests a book covering all physics experiments from Classical Mechanics to Quantum Field Theory.
  • Another participant comments on the impracticality of compiling every experiment into a single volume, suggesting it would be a very large book.
  • A third participant asserts that it is impossible to include every experiment ever conducted in one book and asks for clarification on the type of book being sought, proposing a popular science account as a possible alternative.
  • A fourth participant provides a link to a resource featuring free books by A. K. T. Assis on the history of electricity and magnetism, implying that these may be relevant to the inquiry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the impracticality of a single comprehensive book on all experiments in physics, but there is no consensus on what type of book would best serve the original request.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not defined specific criteria for what constitutes "all experiments" or the intended use of the requested book, leaving the discussion open to interpretation.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in the history of experimental physics, those seeking recommendations for comprehensive resources, or individuals exploring the evolution of physics experiments may find this discussion relevant.

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Can someone recommend me a book that has all the experiments performed in physics from Classical Mechanics to Quantum field theory? (From the beginning of classical mechanics till today)
 
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Christian Grey said:
Can someone recommend me a book that has all the experiments performed in physics from Classical Mechanics to Quantum field theory? (From the beginning of classical mechanics till today)

That would be a very large book.
 
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There is no possible way that every experiment ever done in physics could be contained in one book.

What type of book are you looking for exactly? Are you looking for more of a popular science account of how experimental physics has changed over time?
 
Cf. https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/new-free-book-on-amperes-experimental-researches.840650/ here. A. K. T. Assis has written some free books on the history of electricity and magnetism. See all Assis's books here.
 
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