 |  Treatise on Thermodynamics
by Max Planck
Great classic, still one of the best introductions to thermodynamics. Fundamentals, first and second principles of thermodynamics, applications to special states of equilibrium, more. Numerous worked examples. 1917 edition. read more
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|  The Theory of Heat Radiation
by Max Planck
Nobel laureate's classic exposition of the theory of radiant heat in terms of quantum action. Kirchoff's law, black radiation, Maxwell's radiation pressure, entropy, other topics. 1914 edition. Bibliography. 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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|  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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|  Optics and the Theory of Electrons: Volume 2 of Pauli Lectures on Physics
by Wolfgang Pauli
Lectures by distinguished physicist examine geometrical optics, theory of interference and diffraction, Maxwell's Theory, crystal optics, and molecular optics. Peerless resource for students and professionals. Numerous helpful figures.
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|  Thermodynamics and the Kinetic Theory of Gases: Volume 3 of Pauli Lectures on Physics
by Wolfgang Pauli
Examines basic concepts and First Law, Second Law, equilibria, Nernst's Heat Theorem, and the kinetic theory of gases. Includes an index and numerous figures. 1973 edition. read more
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|  Theoretical Nuclear Physics
by John M. Blatt
Victor F. Weisskopf
An uncommonly clear and cogent investigation and correlation of key aspects of theoretical nuclear physics by leading experts: the nucleus, nuclear forces, nuclear spectroscopy, two-, three- and four-body problems, nuclear reactions, beta-decay and nuclear shell structure. read more
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|  Selected Topics in Field Quantization: Volume 6 of Pauli Lectures on Physics
by Wolfgang Pauli
Comprehensive, clearly presented work considers quantization of the electron-positron field, response to an external field, quantization of free field, quantum electrodynamics, interacting fields, and more. read more
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|  Statistical Physics
by Gregory H. Wannier
Classic text combines thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetic theory in one unified presentation. Topics include equilibrium statistics of special systems, kinetic theory, transport coefficients, and fluctuations. Problems with solutions. 1966 edition. read more
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|  Relativity: The Special and General Theory
by Albert Einstein
The great physicist's own explanation of relativity, written for readers unfamiliar with theoretical physics, outlines the special and general theories and presents the ideas in their simplest, most intelligible form. 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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|  Sidelights on Relativity
by Albert Einstein
Two influential essays: "Ether and Relativity" (1920) discusses its subjects' related properties; "Geometry and Experience" (1921) describes Euclidean or other geometric systems in connection with the concept of a finite universe. 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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|  Einstein's Essays in Science
by Albert Einstein
Alan Harris
Speeches and essays in accessible, everyday language profile influential physicists such as Niels Bohr and Isaac Newton. They also explore areas of physics to which the author made major contributions. read more
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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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|  Wave Mechanics: Volume 5 of Pauli Lectures on Physics
by Wolfgang Pauli
Focuses on wave functions of force-free particles, description of a particle in a box and in free space, particle in a field of force, multiple particles, eigenvalue problems, more. read more
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|  Electrodynamics: Volume 1 of Pauli Lectures on Physics
by Wolfgang Pauli
Comprehensive coverage of the historical development and current problems of electrodynamics, followed by sections on electrostatics and magnetostatics, steady-state currents, quasi-static fields, and rapidly varying fields.
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|  Statistical Mechanics: Volume 4 of Pauli Lectures on Physics
by Wolfgang Pauli
Important text represents a concise course on the subject, centering on the historic development of basic ideals and logical structure of the theory, with particular emphasis on Brownian motion and quantum statistics. 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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|  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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|  Theory of Relativity
by W. Pauli
Nobel Laureate's brilliant early treatise on Einstein's theory consists of his original 1921 text plus retrospective comments 35 years later. Concise and comprehensive, it pays special attention to unified field theories. read more
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|  Thermodynamics
by Enrico Fermi
In this classic of modern science, the Nobel Laureate presents a clear treatment of systems, the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, entropy, thermodynamic potentials, and much more. Calculus required. read more
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|  The Principle of Relativity
by Albert Einstein
Francis A. Davis
Eleven papers that forged the general and special theories of relativity include seven papers by Einstein, two by Lorentz, and one each by Minkowski and Weyl. 1923 edition. read more
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