Classical Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum

George Hrabovsky

ISBN 10: 0141976225 / ISBN 13: 9780141976228

Published by Penguin Books Ltd, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Classical Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Publication Date: 2014

Binding: Paperback / softback

Condition: New

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Synopsis:

This is the ultimate master class in modern physics. World-class physicist and father of string theory Leonard Susskind and citizen-scientist George Hrabovsky combine forces in a primer that teaches the skills you need to do physics yourself. Combining crystal-clear explanations of the laws of the universe with basic exercises (including essential equations and maths), the authors cover the minimum that readers should master. They introduce the key concepts of modern physics, from classical mechanics to general relativity to quantum theory, and provide a practical toolkit that you won't find in any other popular science book.

Review:

So what do you do if you enjoyed science at school or college but ended up with a different career and are still wondering what makes the universe tick? . . . The Theoretical Minimum is the book for you. (John Gribbin Wall Street Journal)

A pleasure to read....a beautiful, high-level overview of the entire subject (Physics Today)

What a wonderful and unique resource. For anyone who is determined to learn physics for real, looking beyond conventional popularizations, this is the ideal place to start. It gets directly to the important points, with nuggets of deep insight scattered along the way. (Sean Carroll, author of The Particle at the End of the Universe)