Book about Experimental Physics?

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The forum discussion centers around the quest for a comprehensive book detailing all experiments in physics, from Classical Mechanics to Quantum Field Theory. Participants highlight the impracticality of compiling every experiment into a single volume. Recommendations include exploring popular science accounts that chronicle the evolution of experimental physics. A. K. T. Assis's free books on the history of electricity and magnetism are suggested as valuable resources.

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  • Understanding of Classical Mechanics principles
  • Familiarity with Quantum Field Theory concepts
  • Knowledge of the history of experimental physics
  • Interest in popular science literature
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  • Research "A. K. T. Assis's free books on electricity and magnetism"
  • Explore "popular science accounts of experimental physics evolution"
  • Investigate "comprehensive texts on Classical Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory"
  • Look into "historical compilations of significant physics experiments"
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Students of physics, educators in experimental science, and anyone interested in the historical development of physics experiments will benefit from this discussion.

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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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