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Quanta: A Handbook of Concepts 3 reviews
P. W. Atkins
Oxford University Press, USA, 1991
Best Quantum reference book I've seen
+ Pictorial Quantum Mechanics!
+ A Good Glossary for Studying Atomic and Quantum Physics
I am a physics graduate student and I constantly read quantum physics books as this is my prefered field. For this reason I need quantum reference books for those hard-to-grasp concepts. I recently bought Quanta: a handbook of concetps from P.W. Atkins and let me tell you this one is the best. ...
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Elementary Particles and the Laws of Physics: The 1986 Dirac Memorial Lectures6 reviews
Richard P. Feynman, Steven Weinberg
Cambridge University Press
Physics by two of the very best!
+ Tougher than the Lectures on Physics
+ Recommended
+ Great Lectures. Requires Math Background.
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Antimatter: The Ultimate Mirror 4 reviews
Gordon Fraser
Cambridge University Press, 2000
A pleasant breeze into the concept and history of antimatter
+ Science Is Approaching Science Fictions
+ Interesting and informative
I was embarrassed to find out what "bretk" has written about this book, and the author's rebuttal is just a too decent one! It seems to me that "bretk" has never had any direct relation or connection with theoretical physics. The book is indeed an excellent one, on the subject, and it must be said ...
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What Is Quantum Mechanics?: A Physics Adventure23 reviews
Language Research Foundation, 1996
Challenge yourself!! Try this masterpiece!
+ An Adventure into Physics that will not disappoint
+ Hello Kitty meets Schrodinger's cat
+ What is Quqntum Mechanics
+ The best Hello, Kitty quantum mechanics primer around...
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More Than One Mystery: Explorations in Quantum Interference 1 review
Mark P. Silverman
Springer, 1994
Essays in Quantum Interference
Mark P. Silverman's "More Than One Mystery", in much the same manner as his treatment of optics in "Waves and Grains" written a few years later, is a series of discrete but interrelated essays on different aspects of quantum interference. The treatment is semi-technical, with analyses of the math ...
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Conceptual Developments of 20th Century Field Theories6 reviews
Tian Yu Cao
Cambridge University Press, 1998
Cao's volume on 20th Century Quantum Field Theories
+ Thoughtful
+ A rewarding challenge for the serious layman like myself
+ Time to leave high school physics behind
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QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter72 reviews
Richard P. Feynman
Princeton University Press, 1988
It takes a genius to make it simple
+ Another excellent book by Feynman
+ The truth about charged quanta!
+ Mind-blowing
+ Just the facts, Ma'am
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And Yet It Moves: Strange Systems and Subtle Questions in Physics1 review
Mark P. Silverman
Cambridge University Press, 1993
Fun primer on some counterintuitive quantum phenomena
A great reader on some "unbelievable" sounding physical phenomena, with a focus on quantum mechanics. It's quite intellectually satisfying to see the "bizarre" micro-level physics behind what we regard as everyday macro-level phenomena. Some math/science experience is probably a prudent ...
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The Second Creation: Makers of the Revolution in Twentieth-Century Physics6 reviews
Robert P. Crease, Charles C. Mann
Rutgers University Press, 1996
The best popular science book yet written
+ Here it is! The comprehensive history of particle physics you've been looking for!
+ a glorious book
+ Excellent history of particle physics
+ Physics Can Be Fun!
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Quantum Generations6 reviews
Helge Kragh
Princeton University Press, 1999
Outstanding book in a field with many good histories.
+ Physics in a nutshell . . .
+ a means to understanding what happened...
This book stands out for having fresh insights and authoritative writing even in a field, history of modern physics, with much competition. Probably not a good first book on the subject but if you have familiarity with the subject at all, this is a must. Not the only book that shows how ...
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The Beat of a Different Drum: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman11 reviews
Jagdish Mehra
Oxford University Press, USA, 1996
The Science and Life -- in that order
+ Let's talk a little about the History of Science
+ A Port in Any Storm
+ Great, but only for a certain audience
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Dreams of a Final Theory: The Scientist's Search for the Ultimate Laws of Nature 12 reviews
Steven Weinberg
Vintage, 1994
Very Good Overview of a Difficult Subject
+ Excellent account of aging science
Dreams of a final theory
I believe this book's main propose was the Author, a Nobel prize winning physicist attempting to weigh in for Congressional funding of the Superconducting Super- Collider (SSC). This book is like reading two books in one. The first part of the book had some very good ...
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The Ideas of Particle Physics: An Introduction for Scientists4 reviews
G. D. Coughlan, J. E. Dodd
Cambridge University Press, 1991
The best particle physics book! ever
+ for physicists outside particle physics
+ Clear, concise, explanations accessible to undergrad student
This is such an up to date and accurate book I have never read a book that explains particle physics in such detail yet keeps the information understandable. If your are just starting out in particle physics read this book. It's brilliant!
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The Quantum Universe10 reviews
Tony Hey, Patrick Walters
Cambridge University Press, 1987
my idea of fun!
+ Very cranial subject matter......
+ Textbook at Harvard
+ Beautifully illustrated overview of quantum physics
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The Story of Spin6 reviews
Sin-itiro Tomonaga
University Of Chicago Press, 1998
Spin: a beautiful history of Quantum Mechanics
+ From the clouds to the ground
+ A Wonderful Overview
+ a truly beautiful mind :)
+ Nice
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The Force of Symmetry10 reviews
Vincent Icke
Cambridge University Press, 1995
Modern physics as natural philosophy
+ Wonderful Surprise
+ A fine introduction
As I write these words, I stop frequently to consider how they might best be arranged, an activity no different in principle from picking my way along a trail when hiking over tricky terrain. For human beings, walking and language production (at least spoken language) are natural, their potential ...
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Advanced Quantum Mechanics (The Feynman Lectures on Physics: The Complete Audio Collection, Volume 2)2 reviews
Richard P. Feynman
Basic Books, 1968
"Principia" for our times
+ Feynman's typical excitement and enthusiasm are evident.
Isaac Newton wrote "Principia" in the 1600's, and it was the definitive book on Physics, although it is basically unreadable. (Now, of course, it is also slightly outdated.) Feynman has done a better and much more complete job than Newton himself. Having said this, this is NOT a book for the ...
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QED and the Men Who Made It3 reviews
Silvan S. Schweber
Princeton University Press, 1994
Thorough Coverage of the Pinaccle of 20th Century Physics
+ Provides physical insight into the derivation of QED
+ Superb overview of the development of QED...
This is a very technical and historical review of the creation of the 20th Centuries most accurate of all physics, QED. The work is very complete and besides the mathematics, it provides excellant yet terse backgrounds of the 4 major players: Tomonaga, Schwinger, Feynman and Dyson. The ...
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Timeless Reality : Symmetry, Simplicity, and Multiple Universes6 reviews
Victor J. Stenger
Prometheus Books, 2000
takes some getting used to...
+ Enthraling adventure into the real world
+ Real Five Stars (or even more).
+ Serious science for dedicated enthusiasts
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The Great Design: Particles, Fields, and Creation4 reviews
Robert K. Adair
Oxford University Press, USA, 1989
A Well Designed Book!
+ The Great Overview of Physics
+ The best popular overview of physics yet.
+ Understandable Overall Introduction
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