Standard Ref. for basic subjests in BSc in Physics

In summary, the textbook "University Physics" by Young and Freedman is the most commonly used standard reference for basic subjects in BSc in Physics. The most recent edition is the 15th edition, but older editions are still relevant. Other recommended textbooks include "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, and "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Giancoli. While online resources can be helpful, textbooks should be the main standard reference for basic subjects in BSc in Physics. For specific topics, there are additional recommended reference materials such as "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by Griffiths and "Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach" by Cengel and Boles.
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General Physics: Halliday, Feynman
Classical Mechanics: Gregory, Kibble, Goldstain, Landau
Waves: Main, Pain, Coulson, French
ElectroMagnetism: Reitz, Griffths, Jackson, Schwinger
Optics: Born, Hecht
Relativity: Resnick, French, Russer, Wheeler
Quantum Mechanics: Merzbacher, Gasiorowicz, Griffiths, Liboff, Heisenberg, Sakurai, Shankar, Schiff, Rae, Messiah
Thermal & Statistical Mechanics: Blundell, Reif, Huang, Feynman
Solid State: Kittel, Ashcroft
Nuclear & Particle Physics: Martin,Griffiths, Krane, Lilley, Perkins, Born
Mathematical Physics: Riley, Arfken

For QFT "not elementary subject in BSc level but for me it's":Peskin, Weinberg, Huang, Ryder
I think most of us're knowing how to get them:wink:
 
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Don't forget Young & Freedmans "University physics" :)
 
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I would like to provide my response to the list of standard references for basic subjects in BSc in Physics. It is important to note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be other equally valuable references available.

For General Physics, Halliday and Feynman are excellent choices as they provide a solid foundation in the fundamental principles and concepts of physics.

For Classical Mechanics, Gregory, Kibble, Goldstain, and Landau are all well-respected authors with in-depth coverage of the subject.

In the field of Waves, Main, Pain, Coulson, and French are all reputable sources that cover topics such as wave phenomena, propagation, and interference.

For ElectroMagnetism, Reitz, Griffths, Jackson, and Schwinger are all highly regarded references that cover topics such as electromagnetism, electromagnetic waves, and Maxwell's equations.

In the field of Optics, Born and Hecht are both excellent choices for understanding the principles of light and its behavior.

For Relativity, Resnick, French, Russer, and Wheeler are all respected authors that cover topics such as special and general relativity.

In Quantum Mechanics, Merzbacher, Gasiorowicz, Griffiths, Liboff, Heisenberg, Sakurai, Shankar, Schiff, Rae, and Messiah are all valuable references that cover the fundamental principles and applications of quantum mechanics.

For Thermal and Statistical Mechanics, Blundell, Reif, Huang, and Feynman are all highly recommended sources for understanding the laws and principles governing the behavior of matter at the macroscopic level.

In Solid State Physics, Kittel and Ashcroft are both excellent choices for understanding the properties and behavior of solids.

For Nuclear and Particle Physics, Martin, Griffiths, Krane, Lilley, Perkins, and Born are all renowned authors that cover topics such as nuclear structure, particle interactions, and nuclear reactions.

In Mathematical Physics, Riley and Arfken are both valuable references for understanding the mathematical tools and techniques used in physics.

For QFT, Peskin, Weinberg, Huang, and Ryder are all highly recommended sources for understanding the fundamental principles of quantum field theory. However, it is important to note that this is not an elementary subject at the BSc level and may require a more advanced understanding of physics.

Overall, this list provides a solid foundation in the basic subjects of BSc in Physics. However, it is always important to keep in mind that there may be other
 

1. What is a standard reference for basic subjects in BSc in Physics?

The most commonly used standard reference for basic subjects in BSc in Physics is the textbook "University Physics" by Young and Freedman. This textbook covers all the fundamental topics in physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics.

2. Is there a specific edition of "University Physics" that is recommended?

The most recent edition of "University Physics" is the 15th edition, which was published in 2016. However, older editions of the textbook are still relevant and can be used as a standard reference for basic subjects in BSc in Physics.

3. Are there any other recommended textbooks for basic subjects in BSc in Physics?

Aside from "University Physics", other textbooks that are commonly used as standard references for basic subjects in BSc in Physics include "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, and "Physics for Scientists and Engineers" by Giancoli. These textbooks cover similar topics and are also regularly updated.

4. Can I use online resources as a standard reference for basic subjects in BSc in Physics?

While online resources can be helpful in supplementing your understanding of physics concepts, they should not be used as the sole standard reference for basic subjects in BSc in Physics. Textbooks provide a more comprehensive and organized approach to learning physics.

5. Are there any recommended reference materials for specific topics in physics?

Yes, there are many reference materials available for specific topics in physics, such as "Introduction to Electrodynamics" by Griffiths for electromagnetism, and "Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach" by Cengel and Boles for thermodynamics. Your professors or academic advisors can also provide recommendations for reference materials based on your specific interests and needs.

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