Weinberg, Steven 1933- creator author. text bibliography nyu 2021 monographic eng

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xii, 310p; 24cm. "In addition to his ground-breaking research, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg is known for a series of highly praised texts on various aspects of physics, combining exceptional physical insight with a a gift for clear exposition. Describing the foundations of modern physics in their historical context and with some new derivations, Weinberg introduces topics ranging from early applications of atomic theory through thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, transport theory, special relativity, quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and quantum field theory. This volume provides the basis for advanced undergraduate and graduate physics courses as well as being a handy introduction to aspects of modern physics for working scientists"-- Steven Weinberg, The University of Texas at Austin. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Physics 530 WEF 2021 Weinberg, Steven, New York : Cambridge University Press, 2021. 1. (DLC) 2020055432 9781108841764 BD-RjUL 231213 20231213104333.0 82461 eng