Physics books with Python examples

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the availability of physics books that incorporate Python programming examples across various branches of physics, including mechanics, oscillations, waves, and potentially quantum mechanics and electrodynamics. Participants seek recommendations for additional resources that integrate programming with physics concepts.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions two specific books focused on mechanics and oscillations/waves that include Python examples, noting the University of Oslo's efforts in this area.
  • Another participant references a book from the Open Source Physics site that covers various physics simulations and ODE solvers, suggesting it as a useful resource.
  • A later reply expresses interest in the Open Source Physics resource, indicating it looks interesting.
  • One participant notes that most known books on physics and Python are generally about computational or numerical physics rather than specialized topics like electromagnetism or quantum mechanics, but mentions the existence of some optics books with Python examples.
  • Another participant requests additional book recommendations, indicating a desire for more resources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a general interest in finding more books that combine Python with various branches of physics, but there is no consensus on specific titles beyond those mentioned. Multiple views on the availability and focus of existing resources are present.

Contextual Notes

Some participants highlight the limitations of existing resources, noting that many books are not specialized to specific branches of physics, which may affect the applicability of the programming examples provided.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to students and educators in physics, programming enthusiasts looking to apply Python in scientific contexts, and researchers seeking resources that integrate computational methods with physics education.

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Hello,

I have found two books that show physics branches with python examples:

This is for mechanics:

https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319195957

The other on oscillation and waves:

https://www.springer.com/la/book/9783319723136

I see in these books that the University of Oslo is doing an effort to teach Physics including programming.

DOes anybody know any other branches of physics with similar books? Quantum mechanics? Electrodynamics? Quantum electrodynamics?

Thanks!
 
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Most books I "know" dealing with physics and python are about computional or numerical physics or also on general scientific programming. So they are not specialized to the different branches of physics like EM, QM, etc. But there are also one or two books about optics with samples in Matlab and at least one about optics with python. Using a appropriate search engine you will find the book titles quickly.
 
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