Looking for some physics guidence please

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The discussion centers around seeking guidance in physics, particularly for someone with a background in aerospace engineering but limited formal education in the subject. The focus includes foundational concepts in atomic structures and quantum mechanics, as well as recommendations for resources to aid understanding.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to improve their understanding of physics, particularly in relation to atomic structures and quantum mechanics.
  • Another participant suggests Wikipedia as a useful resource for introductory quantum mechanics.
  • A different participant recommends the book "Modern Physics" by Paul A Tipler and Ralph Llewellyn, noting its readability and the usefulness of the solutions manual.
  • Some participants point out that astrology is not considered a branch of physics, with one suggesting that the original poster may have meant astronomy instead.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the relationship between astrology and physics, with some participants agreeing that astrology is not physics and questioning the original poster's terminology.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the subject matter, and there is an acknowledgment of the original poster's self-identified gaps in knowledge. The discussion does not resolve the distinction between astrology and astronomy.

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Looking for some physics guidence please...

Hello guys. Basically I am not studying or in any form of education I am actually a aerospace engineer so don't really have much to do with this field unlike you guys apart from a big interest. I love astrology, and the physics involved etc and often read about the standard model and how things work at the quantum level and find it amazing. However as I left school 10 years ago now my very basic understanding of atomic structures, energy states, etc is a little crap to say the least which leaves me really struggling when reading about more in depth concepts. Is there any books or websites out there that will take me back to basics and get me working in the rite direction please guys.

cheers Rick
 
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I would recommend my Modern Physics book "Modern Physics" by Paul A Tipler and Ralph Llewellyn. My class recommended the sixth edition, but I used the fifth edition and had no problems. It is quite easy to read and follow along with although the special relativity portion wasn't that clear to me at first. The other stuff was really good and if you can get a hold of the solutions manual you should do well reading the book and working through the problems.
 
BTW, astrology is not physics!
 
marcusl said:
BTW, astrology is not physics!

Agreed. Perhaps he meant astronomy? I hope he meant astronomy.
 

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