I studied Physics in Highschool and University but that was a while ago. I tried reading 'The Elegant Universe' a while back and had a hard time with it. So i suppose i need a good intro book. Any suggestions?
2006-08-06 15:28:17 · 5 answers · asked by hoverX 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
For Special Relativity you can't do better than Taylor and Wheeler's "Spacetime Physics." For more breadth, you might try Alan Lightman's "Great Ideas in Physics." And you can always get yourself a copy of the Feynman Lectures on Physics (3 volumes, enough reading for at least a year).
"Fabric of the Cosmos" is much better than "The Elegant Universe."
2006-08-06 18:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by Benjamin N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im getting into "The Oxford Guide to the History of Physics and Astronomy". Not to big into priciples, it is more like an encylopedia of all things physics and astronomy. I have no physics background, but can understand the concepts. Very good reading indeed!
2006-08-06 15:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by gaybobbarker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seven Ideas that Shook the Universe
2006-08-06 15:33:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try another of Brian Greene's books -"The Fabric of the Cosmos". It breaks down concepts in cosmology, if that 's your interest.
2006-08-06 15:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a briefer history of time by steven hawking.
2006-08-06 15:30:59 · answer #5 · answered by That one guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋