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Derlin18
Does anyone know about some good modern physics books for an undergrad student? Not a textbook but just a simple paperback to give me an introduction to some typical topics discussed in a modern physics course. Thank you!
Great book but can be pretty hard to read after the initial chapters.Demystifier said:Penrose - The Road to Reality
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0679776311/?tag=pfamazon01-20
smodak said:Great book but can be pretty hard to read after the initial chapters.
Although it is a very rewarding book to read, it gets technically very hard after the first few chapters.guigabyte said:What do you mean by pretty hard to read? Like technicality wise, or it just gets a little bit boring?
Well, it is technically hard if you compare it with popular science books, but technically simple if you compare it with proper math/physics textbooks.smodak said:Although it is a very rewarding book to read, it gets technically very hard after the first few chapters.
QED is a very good book for beginners. It does not contain any equation. The expertise of Feynman helps you get a feel of QED.Amrator said:Relativity:
Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy by Kip Thorne
Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space by Janna Levin
Quantum Mechanics:
Thirty Years that Shook Physics: The Story of Quantum Theory by George Gamow
Quantum Field Theory:
QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter by Richard Feynman
Nuclear and Particle Physics:
The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age by Gino Segre and Bettina Hoerlin
Facts and Mysteries in Elementary Particle Physics by Martinus Veltman
The Particle at the End of the Universe by Sean Carroll
Cosmology:
The First Three Minutes by Steven Weinberg
The Inflationary Universe by Alan Guth
A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking
Unfortunately, I could never find a pop science book on condensed matter physics or solid state physics. Does anyone know of any such books?
The top modern physics books recommended for undergraduate students are "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics" by David J. Griffiths, "Classical Mechanics" by John R. Taylor, "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by David J. Griffiths, "Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by John C. Morrison, and "Principles of Quantum Mechanics" by R. Shankar.
These books are highly recommended for undergraduate students because they are written in a clear and concise manner, cover the essential topics in modern physics, and include numerous examples and practice problems to aid in understanding the material.
While some of these books may require a basic understanding of physics concepts, most of them are written in a way that is accessible to students with little to no background in physics. They also provide a solid foundation for further learning in the subject.
While these books are excellent resources for learning modern physics, they may not cover all the topics needed for a complete understanding of the subject. It is recommended to use these books as supplements to lectures and other course materials.
Yes, there are many additional resources that can complement these books, such as online lectures, interactive simulations, and practice problems. It is also beneficial to engage in discussions with peers and seek guidance from professors for a deeper understanding of the concepts.