Q. I have read a lot of physics books lately, universe in a nutshell, brief history of time, hyperspace, the constants of nature, the elegant universe, so on... I am looking for a good book about quantum physics minus the mind-blowing mathematical equations, or in otherwords, not a text-book. I haven't yet reached that level in my studies. I just want something that explains the theory and the basis of the math without getting too in-depth.
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I, also, would like to recommend "In search of Schrödingerâs Cat". Just the other days, actually, I had some time to kill and I picked up the book and read through the first 90 or so pages without too much effort.
The book has hardly any math in it (at most one or two equations, but nothing mind-blowingly difficult) and does give a very basic introduction to the subject for those who are interested. It is certainly not a comprehensive book and will not teach you any of the finer details of quantum theory and its evolution into quantum mechanics, but it will serve to at least wet your appetite for more rigorous books in the future.
Another book, which does go into a little bit of the mathematics (but it isnât too bad) is called âAn Introduction to Quantum Theoryâ (by J.P. McEvoy and Oscar Zarate). It is a thin book with a lot of pictures, but it has a lot of good content as well.
I, also, would like to recommend "In search of Schrödingerâs Cat". Just the other days, actually, I had some time to kill and I picked up the book and read through the first 90 or so pages without too much effort.
The book has hardly any math in it (at most one or two equations, but nothing mind-blowingly difficult) and does give a very basic introduction to the subject for those who are interested. It is certainly not a comprehensive book and will not teach you any of the finer details of quantum theory and its evolution into quantum mechanics, but it will serve to at least wet your appetite for more rigorous books in the future.
Another book, which does go into a little bit of the mathematics (but it isnât too bad) is called âAn Introduction to Quantum Theoryâ (by J.P. McEvoy and Oscar Zarate). It is a thin book with a lot of pictures, but it has a lot of good content as well.
what are good books to read about quantum physics?
Dan
im a junior in high school and all my friends say i should get into physics for our science club. i would love to learn about physics but i dont know where to start. dose anyone know any articles or books i should read, preferably on the basic theories, laws, and particles?
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As a college physics teacher, my advice is to start from the beginning. If you can, take a class in physics. There are a number of good books that can teach you the basics. One I enjoyed reading is Larry Gonick's "The Cartoon Guide to Physics." It's kind of fun, easy to read, doesn't have a lot of heavy duty math, and is available on Amazon, and elsewhere. Or, if you want more serious stuff, head over to a used bookstore and look for a beginning physics text, almost any book will cover mechanics, E&M, and probably optics and thermodynamics, and won't set you back more than $10. Or go to a nearby college, and you can probably find someone who will give you an old book for free.
If you want to get a real understanding of something like quantum physics, special relativity, or particle physics, you really need to start from the beginning, and work your way up. Popular books about these complex subjects are OK to read, but won't really teach you the physics, just a few of the ideas.
But if you really want to know physics, you should major in it at college. Is that something you want to do, or do other fields interest you more? If you end up majoring in almost any science or engineering discipline, you'll have to take some physics.
As a college physics teacher, my advice is to start from the beginning. If you can, take a class in physics. There are a number of good books that can teach you the basics. One I enjoyed reading is Larry Gonick's "The Cartoon Guide to Physics." It's kind of fun, easy to read, doesn't have a lot of heavy duty math, and is available on Amazon, and elsewhere. Or, if you want more serious stuff, head over to a used bookstore and look for a beginning physics text, almost any book will cover mechanics, E&M, and probably optics and thermodynamics, and won't set you back more than $10. Or go to a nearby college, and you can probably find someone who will give you an old book for free.
If you want to get a real understanding of something like quantum physics, special relativity, or particle physics, you really need to start from the beginning, and work your way up. Popular books about these complex subjects are OK to read, but won't really teach you the physics, just a few of the ideas.
But if you really want to know physics, you should major in it at college. Is that something you want to do, or do other fields interest you more? If you end up majoring in almost any science or engineering discipline, you'll have to take some physics.
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