 |  Fundamental Formulas of Physics, Volume One
by Donald H. Menzel
Volume One of a two-volume set. This important work covers basic mathematical formulas, statistics, nomograms, physical constants, classical mechanics, special theory of relativity, general theory of relativity, and much more. 1955 edition. read more
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|  Fundamental Formulas of Physics, Volume Two
by Donald H. Menzel
Volume Two of this two-volume set begins with Chapter 16 on geometrical optics. Other chapters are devoted to physical and electron optics, atomic and molecular spectra, quantum mechanics, cosmic rays and high-energy phenomena, magnetism, and celestial mechanics. read more
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|  Theoretical Physics
by Georg Joos
Ira M. Freeman
Classic treatise covers mathematical topics needed by theoretical and experimental physicists (vector analysis, calculus of variations, etc.), followed by coverage of mechanics, electromagnetic theory, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and nuclear physics. read more
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|  Atomic Physics: 8th Edition
by Max Born
Nobel Laureate's lucid treatment of kinetic theory of gases, elementary particles, nuclear atom, wave-corpuscles, atomic structure and spectral lines, much more. Over 40 appendices, bibliography.
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|  Lectures on Nuclear Theory
by L. Landau
Ya. Smorodinsky
Concise graduate-level treatment covers nuclear forces, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, interactions of pi-mesons with nucleons, more. "A real jewel . . . should be in the hands of every student." — Nuclear Physics. 1959 edition. read more
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|  Elementary Theory of Angular Momentum
by M.E. Rose
High-level treatment offers clear discussion of general theory and applications, including basic principles, coupling coefficients for vector addition, coupling schemes in nuclear reactions, and more. 1957 edition. read more
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|  Elementary Nuclear Theory: Second Edition
by Hans A. Bethe
Philip Morrison
Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this compact treatment of basic theory of nuclear forces, structures, and reactions is based on familiar results of nonrelativistic quantum theory. 1956 edition. read more
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|  Atomic Physics and Human Knowledge
by Niels Bohr
Articles and speeches by the Nobel Prize–winning physicist, dating from 1934 to 1958, offer philosophical explorations of the relevance of atomic physics to many areas of human endeavor. 1961 edition. read more
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|  Concepts of Force
by Max Jammer
This work by a noted physicist traces conceptual development from ancient to modern times. Kepler's initiation, Newton's definition, subsequent reinterpretation — contrasting concepts of Leibniz, Boscovich, Kant with those of Mach, Kirchhoff, Hertz. "An excellent presentation." — Science. read more
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|  A Survey of Physical Theory
by Max Planck
In this classic of scientific literature, the Nobel Laureate and creator of the quantum revolution explores the basics of physics, concluding with an engrossing narrative of how he developed quantum theory. 1925 edition. read more
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|  Detonation: Theory and Experiment
by Wildon Fickett
William C. Davis
Comprehensive review of detonation explores the "simple theory" and experimental tests of the theory; flow in a reactive medium; steady detonation; the nonsteady solution; and the structure of the detonation front. 1979 edition. read more
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|  Concepts of Mass in Classical and Modern Physics
by Max Jammer
Rigorous, concise, and provocative monograph analyzes the ancient concept of mass, the neoplatonic concept of inertia, the modern concept of mass, mass and energy, and much more. 1964 edition. read more
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|  Mathematical Tools for Physics
by James Nearing
Encouraging students' development of intuition, this original work begins with a review of basic mathematics and advances to infinite series, complex algebra, differential equations, Fourier series, and more. 2010 edition. read more
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|  Introduction to the Physics of Fluids and Solids
by James S. Trefil
This interesting, informative survey by a well-known science author ranges from classical physics and geophysical topics, from the rings of Saturn and the rotation of the galaxy to underground nuclear tests. 1975 edition. read more
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|  Condensed Matter Physics
by A. Isihara
More than a graduate text and advanced research guide on condensed matter physics, this volume emphasizes applications to a variety of systems rather than theoretical derivations and techniques. 1991 edition.
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|  Fundamentals of Mathematical Physics
by Edgar A. Kraut
Indispensable for students of modern physics, this text provides the necessary background in mathematics to study the concepts of electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics. 1967 edition.
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|  The Infancy of Atomic Physics: Hercules in His Cradle
by Alex Keller
This compelling history portrays the human faces and lives behind the beginnings of atomic science, from experiments in the 1880s to the era just after the First World War. read more
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|  Mathematical Physics: A Popular Introduction
by Francis Bitter
Reader-friendly guide offers illustrative examples of the rules of physical science and how they were formulated. Direct, nontechnical terms explain methods of fact gathering, analysis, and experimentation. 60 figures. 1963 edition.
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|  Perturbation Techniques in Mathematics, Engineering and Physics
by Richard Bellman
Graduate students receive a stimulating introduction to analytical approximation techniques for solving differential equations in this text, which introduces scientifically significant problems and indicates useful solutions. 1966 edition. read more
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|  Physics of Shock Waves and High-Temperature Hydrodynamic Phenomena
by Ya. B. Zel’dovich
Yu. P. Raizer
Physical, chemical processes in gases at high temperatures are focus of outstanding text, which combines material from gas dynamics, shock-wave theory, thermodynamics and statistical physics, other fields. 284 illustrations. 1966–1967 edition. read more
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|  Eight Lectures on Theoretical Physics
by Max Planck
Landmark lectures (1909) by Nobel Prize winner deal with application of quantum hypothesis to blackbody radiation, principle of least action, relativity theory, more. 1915 edition.
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|  Partial Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics and Integral Equations
by Ronald B. Guenther
John W. Lee
Superb treatment for math and physical science students discusses modern mathematical techniques for setting up and analyzing problems. Discusses partial differential equations of the 1st order, elementary modeling, potential theory, parabolic equations, more. read more
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|  Mathematics of Classical and Quantum Physics
by Frederick W. Byron, Jr.
Robert W. Fuller
Graduate-level text offers unified treatment of mathematics applicable to many branches of physics. Theory of vector spaces, analytic function theory, theory of integral equations, group theory, more. Many problems. Bibliography. read more
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|  Great Experiments in Physics: Firsthand Accounts from Galileo to Einstein
by Morris H. Shamos
Starting with Galileo's experiments with motion, this study of 25 crucial discoveries includes Newton's laws of motion, Chadwick's study of the neutron, Hertz on electromagnetic waves, and more. read more
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|  Physics of Waves
by William C. Elmore
Mark A. Heald
Ideal as a classroom text or for individual study, this unique one-volume overview of classical wave theory covers wave phenomena of acoustics, optics, electromagnetic radiations, and more. read more
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|  Thirty Years that Shook Physics: The Story of Quantum Theory
by George Gamow
Lucid, accessible introduction to the influential theory of energy and matter features careful explanations of Dirac's anti-particles, Bohr's model of the atom, and much more. Numerous drawings. 1966 edition.
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|  Methods of Quantum Field Theory in Statistical Physics
by I. E. Dzyaloshinski
A. A. Abrikosov
Richard A. Silverman
L. P. Gorkov
This comprehensive introduction to the many-body theory was written by three renowned physicists and acclaimed by American Scientist as "a classic text on field theoretic methods in statistical physics." read more
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