mechanics-textbooks

5 лет назад

The speaker discusses the textbooks they will be using for their graduate courses in quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and quantum field theory. They share their thoughts on the books and ask for recommendations for a statistical mechanics textbook that provides a gentle introduction to the subject.

1 год назад

This video reviews three textbooks used in MIT's introductory physics sequence: Classical Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Vibrations and Waves. The reviewer highlights the rigorous treatment of each subject and the high-quality problems included in the books. They also mention that the books are available for free on MIT's OpenCourseware platform.

13 дней назад

The speaker is giving away their favorite quantum mechanics textbook, *Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications* by N. Zettili. They compare it to other popular textbooks, explaining why they prefer Zettili's approach and its emphasis on worked-out problems. The speaker also discusses the new edition and its additions.

1 год назад

This video reviews "Classical Mechanics" by John R. Taylor, a textbook for undergraduate physics students. The reviewer praises the book's clear explanations, comprehensive coverage, and engaging approach to topics like conservative forces, calculus of variations, and Lagrangian mechanics. They also highlight the book's strong mathematical foundation and its inclusion of answers to selected problems.

1 год назад

This video presents a personal list of the top 10 physics books that a young physicist should read. The list includes both undergraduate and graduate level texts, covering a wide range of topics from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics and relativity. The presenter provides insights into why they chose each book and highlights their strengths.