‘Beautifully clear explanations of famously “difficult” things … It almost makes you think you could have been a Newton yourself’ John Gribbin
The ultimate masterclass in modern physics, for readers who want to go beyond popular science and understand – and practise – the real thing. World-class physicist and string theory pioneer Leonard Susskind teams up with citizen-scientist George Hrabovsky in a primer that equips readers with the tools to do physics themselves.
Weaving crisp explanations of the laws of the universe with hands-on exercises – including the key equations and mathematics – the authors set out the minimum every serious physics reader needs to master. Moving from classical mechanics through to general relativity and quantum theory, they provide a practical foundation unlike anything found in conventional popular science books.
‘A good and noble book’ Sunday Times
‘A wonderful and unique resource. For anyone who is determined to learn physics for real, looking beyond conventional popularizations, this is the ideal place to start’ Sean Carroll, physicist and author of The Particle at the End of the Universe
‘Very readable … provides a clear description of advanced classical physics concepts, and gives readers who want a challenge the opportunity to exercise their brain’ Physics World
ISBN 13: 9780141976228
Author: George Hrabovsky
