Focusing on classical physics, this book is designed for introductory courses, particularly in mechanics and electricity and magnetism. Based on a successful Stanford course, it caters to high-achieving students with a solid calculus background. Each text is self-contained and features a comprehensive set of problems to deepen understanding. Additionally, solutions to these problems are available in separate publications, providing further support for both teaching and learning.
Focusing on the progression from Newton's laws to Hamilton's principle, this textbook offers a structured approach to classical mechanics. It covers essential concepts and applications, culminating in the Lagrangian mechanics of continuous systems. An extensive collection of accessible problems is included to reinforce understanding and extend learning, making it a valuable resource for students seeking clarity in complex topics.
Focusing on a calculus-based approach, this book offers a comprehensive guide to electricity and magnetism, essential components of modern physics education. It logically progresses from fundamental concepts like Coulomb's law to advanced topics such as Maxwell's equations and special relativity. Additionally, it includes solutions to a wide range of accessible problems from the previous volume, enhancing the learning experience and aiding both teaching and understanding of the subject matter.
Focusing on electricity and magnetism, this collection of lectures serves as a comprehensive introduction for advanced students. It requires only a solid understanding of calculus, vectors, and Newton's laws, making it accessible yet thorough. The content progresses logically from foundational concepts such as Coulomb's law to more complex topics like Maxwell's equations and special relativity, ensuring a clear and coherent learning experience.
These lectures provide an introduction to a subject that together with classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and modern physics lies at the heart of today's physics curriculum. This introduction to electricity and magnetism, aimed at the very best students, assumes only a good course in calculus, and familiarity with vectors and Newton's laws; it is otherwise self-contained. Furthermore, these lectures, although relatively concise, take one from Coulomb's law to Maxwell's equations and special relativity in a lucid and logical fashion. An extensive set of accessible problems enhances and extends the coverage. Review chapters spaced throughout the text summarize the material. Clear departure points for further study are indicated along the way. The principles of electromagnetism, as synthesized in Maxwell's equations and the Lorentz force, have such an astonishing range of applicability. A good introduction to this subject, even at the cost of some repetition, allows one to approach the many more advanced texts and monographs with better understanding and a deeper sense of appreciation that both students and teachers can share alike.
Focusing on Einstein's theory of general relativity, this book serves as a foundational resource for first-year graduate students and advanced undergraduates in physics. It assumes only a basic knowledge of classical Lagrangian mechanics, making the content accessible and self-contained. The text aims to equip readers with essential concepts and insights necessary for a solid understanding of this pivotal theory in modern physics.
Focusing on the solutions to problems presented in the previous book on equilibrium statistical mechanics, this text aims to deepen understanding of thermodynamic properties through microscopic systems. It is designed for first-year graduate students and advanced undergraduates in physics and chemistry, assuming prior knowledge of classical and quantum mechanics, multi-variable calculus, and thermodynamics. The book enhances comprehension of statistical mechanics methods and prepares readers for more advanced studies in the field.
Focusing on advanced concepts in modern physics, this volume delves into topics previously overlooked in earlier texts. It is structured into three parts: the first explores quantum mechanics and the Schrödinger equation; the second applies quantum mechanics to bound states and scattering theory; and the third introduces relativistic quantum field theory, covering discrete symmetries and Feynman rules. Together with the first two volumes, this book aims to provide a thorough foundation in theoretical physics for dedicated students.
Focusing on the foundations of equilibrium statistical mechanics, the book begins with Boltzmann's statistical assumptions and explores their applications across various physical systems. It includes a comprehensive set of problems to reinforce understanding and features an appendix on non-equilibrium statistical mechanics via the Boltzmann equation. Designed for first-year graduate students and advanced undergraduates in physics and chemistry, it assumes prior knowledge of classical and quantum mechanics, multi-variable calculus, and thermodynamics, while providing a solid review of essential concepts.
Focusing on advanced topics in modern physics, this book serves as a continuation of its predecessor, providing a comprehensive exploration of theoretical concepts such as quantum mechanics reformulation, scattering theory, and quantum electrodynamics. It aims to integrate complex ideas into a coherent framework, enhancing students' understanding as they progress. With numerous problems and detailed appendices, it is designed for those with a solid foundation in mathematics and physics, ultimately equipping readers with essential knowledge of twentieth-century theoretical physics.
