Studying Modern Physics Books: Textbooks for Physics Majors

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A physics major would benefit from a variety of foundational and advanced texts. Recommended readings include "The Direction of Time" by Hans Reichenbach, which explores the philosophical implications of time in physics, and "Real-Time Collision Detection" by Christer Ericson, focusing on practical applications in computer graphics and physics simulations. Additionally, a strong calculus-based university physics textbook is essential for building a solid understanding of core concepts. Exploring resources on cosmology, quantum physics, and string theory can also enhance a physics major's knowledge and perspective in the field.
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If a person were a physics major, what books or textbooks would that person read?
 
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hello, i reading cosmo-evolution, quantum physics, supertring theory, hopfully I am not hanging my body on a string, that's why i read supertring theory

u can search amazon for that person's interested books.
 
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The Direction of Time by hans reichenbech
real-time collisiondetection by christer ericson
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Great calc-based university physics textbook:

 
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