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The Feynman Lectures on Physics

richard p. feynman robert b. leighton matthew l. sands

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This three volume work was originally designed for a two-year introductory physics course given at the California Institute of Technology — a course designed to take advantage of readers' increasing mathematical prowess and to provide a more comprehensive view of modern-day physics. It is a rigorous undertaking that resulted in a classic reference work for anyone interested in physics.

1552 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1,1964

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Format
1552 pages, Hardcover
Published
January 1, 1989 by Addison Wesley
ISBN
9780201500646
ASIN
0201500647
Language
English

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Richard Phillips Feynman was an American physicist known for the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics and the physics of the superfluidity of supercooled liquid helium, as well as work in particle physics (he proposed the parton model). For his contributions to the development of quantum electrodynamics, Feynman was a joint recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965, together with Julian Schwinger and Sin-Itiro Tomonaga. Feynman developed a widely used pictorial representation scheme for the mathematical expressions governing the behavior of subatomic particles, which later became known as Feynman diagrams. During his lifetime and after his death, Feynman became one of the most publicly known scientists in the world.

He assisted in the development of the atomic bomb and was a member of the panel that investigated the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. In addition to his work in theoretical physics, Feynman has been credited with pioneering the field of quantum computing, and introducing the concept of nanotechnology (creation of devices at the molecular scale). He held the Richard Chace Tolman professorship in theoretical physics at Caltech.

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M_Namialus
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April 17,2025
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This has got to be the easiest nobel Laureat to read in history. It is enjoyable from start to finish and once you've completed a particular subject, it is just like he says it will be: you don't understand anymore about physics than you did when you started, except you understand more about what you don't know.
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oniongurl
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These are my daily Bible passages. One every morning and I feel like a renewed soul.
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bleeb
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April 17,2025
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It gets a little hard to follow on audibles when he makes mistakes at the end. But he's awesome. Very enjoyable.
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MOOMONSTER
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April 17,2025
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I think physicists are geeks. Feynman is far too fascinated with obscure physical phenomena for a normal human. But hey, so am I. These lectures have some math in them, but mostly they are just packed with insight. They are a whirlwind tour through some of the most fascinating things about the world.

Now, I don't like most physics books written for a popular audience. These weren't. These were written for physicists who want to take a break from the drudgery of their usual work and look at things they are probably already very familiar with in a way that will leave them thinking deeply about the world again.
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Ant3331000
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Feynman is a giant underscored by bongo drums and a keen sense of reality.
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Nordla
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Just started, but I've never seen a physics book like this before. The intent is to make things clear and bring across the beauty of science and questioning. I'll follow up when finished, but it's like wine. You might take awhile to finish this one.
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April 17,2025
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Thanks to that book, it allowed me to understand magnetostatics and the application of that magnetic field of a solenoid. It also helped me to understand the applications of Gauss’ Law, Ampère’s law and the law of Biot and Savart. I highly recommend it!
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friendlycoffee
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Good pandemic reading, though his style and approach are unconventional. I especially liked his approach to quantum and made it clearer than other texts of the time.
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