Top Recommended Modern Physics Textbook for Professors and Majors

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Start date Jun 24, 2007
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The discussion centers around recommendations for modern physics textbooks favored by professors and students. Participants express dissatisfaction with the textbook currently assigned for their upcoming classes, noting poor ratings on Amazon. One user mentions their positive experience with Serway, Moses, and Moyer's "Modern Physics," which is used in a 200-level course. The conversation highlights a shared concern about the quality of textbooks in the field and suggests looking for alternative recommendations, referencing a similar thread for additional insights.

Jun 24, 2007

Benzoate

Which modern physics textbook is most recommended by physics professors and physics majors?

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Jun 24, 2007

G01

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I used Serway, Moses, and Moyer's "Modern Physics." I enjoyed it. It is used for a 200 level modern physics course.

Aug 3, 2007

ice109

bump, anyone know a good one? the one for my class coming up is rated terribly on amazon.

Aug 16, 2007

sr6622

Hmm...same here...my class is also using that book...

Aug 16, 2007

cgw

There is a similar thread at the bottom of the next page.

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