Princeton Guide to Advanced Physics

By Alan C. Tribble and Alan C Tribble

Book Overview

From classical mechanics to general relativity, the key principles in all areas of physics are surveyed in this one handy volume. Here Alan Tribble addresses the needs of students and practicing physicists alike. He starts with a review of mathematical methods and then summarizes the most widely used concepts in physics, detailing derivations and applications. With its mix of theory, application, and solved problems, Advanced Physics enables a student to grasp quickly the fundamentals of the field while providing physicists, engineers, and mathematicians with an ideal reference for locating critical formulas or reviewing mathematical details. One of Tribble's goals is to help students, particularly those preparing for comprehensive examinations, to develop and retain a broad base of knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the fundamental physical principles. Until now, reaching this goal has been a time-consuming and difficult task for the student, partly because so many texts have omitted key steps in crucial derivations or have assigned these derivations as exercises. By gathering widespread information into one highly accessible format, Advanced Physics will become an invaluable study aid, will serve readily as a text in a review course or as a supplemental text in higher-level courses, and will make for an indispensable reference for professionals throughout their careers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 069102670X
• ISBN13: 9780691026701
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Very good knowledge

This book contains a very good storage of knowledge in physics, for undergraduate and graduate student in all of the stages of their studies. Too bad the cover is soft which means that the book will have a short life

excellent

Did you already learn something but couldn't remember the exact details of it or you just want to know the basics (very basics) then this book is for you. The princeton guide gives a quick summary of some very useful stuff. Don't try and actually learn (study) from this book because it doesn't give any problems. (Sadly, doing problems is the best way to learn it)! For someone like me who has seen almost everything in physics, this book is perfect for reacquainting me with some long time facts and calculations that I have forgotten. The key word FORGOTTEN, not actually trying to learn from because I have already done so. Summarize: Undergrads in the early stage don't buy this book! For upperUndergrads who are thinking about going on to grad school or actual other grad students, do buy this book!