General Physics essentials/summary book

[barnflakes]

Does anyone have a good book which covers the basics of classical and modern physics in a concise fashion? Something like "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Tipler and Mosca but with 1/4 of the page count would be ideal.

 

[lingualatina]

You've probably heard of them before, but the Feynman lectures are a really great resource. They're a little lengthy, but they're easy to understand, and the math is comprehensible. I also subscribe to Physics Today, which has a monthly section on recent textbooks and physics books, a decent percent of which are good for undergraduates.

 

[barnflakes]

I'm a graduate - I really must stress the need for conciseness. I want a book which contains most of classical and modern physics in less than 500 pages, as a reference and also to refresh some out of date physics. I can't be dealing with going through 1500 page door-stops to learn some physics.

 

[rhombusjr]

Have you looked at Physics: A Student Companion?

 

[rezeew]

Yes, there are several books available that cover the essentials of classical and modern physics in a concise manner. Some examples include "Essentials of Physics" by Douglas C. Giancoli, "Fundamentals of Physics" by David Halliday and Robert Resnick, and "Concepts of Modern Physics" by Arthur Beiser. These books provide a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and principles in physics, while also being concise and easy to understand. I recommend researching these options to find the best fit for your needs.