Modern Physics

by Randy Harris

Modern Physics , Second Edition provides a clear, precise, and contemporary introduction to the theory, experiment, and applications of modern physics. Ideal for both physics majors and engineers, this eagerly awaited second edition puts the modern back into modern physics courses. Pedagogical features throughout the text focus the reader on the core concepts and theories while offering optional, more advanced sections, examples, and cutting-edge applications to suit a variety of students and courses. Critically acclaimed for his lucid style, in the second edition, Randy Harris applies the same insights into recent developments in physics, engineering, and technology.

Genres: Physics, Textbooks

Hardcover

First published July 1, 2007

Reviews

[Rin · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5*
The relativity sections in the front were very helpful but as it went on it was not quite as great. The intro to quantum was fine (but definitely not the best quantum textbook) but after getting through the only 3 solvable problems and moving into multiparticle physics it became less and less useful. Spin, in particular, was a topic that this book couldn't explain very well and I had to go elsewhere to understand the topic at even a basic level.
I skimmed the thermo and nuclear sections since we're not covering them in class so I can't really speak to them as much as the earlier sections.

[Damian S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Einstein's theory of relativity. Quantum mechanics. Time dilation and length contraction. It's all very mind bending. Crazy how the world of the very small works. What an amazing universe we live in.

[Crown SRSS · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book takes us from Schrodinger's equation to special relativity.

[Michael Tabb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Generally quite clear and informative, though obviously it depends how much your professor actually follows the book.