Physics Bulletin

Fundamental Principles of Modern Theoretical Physics

J M Irvine

Published Dec 1, 1970• 1 citation

Abstract

R H Furth Oxford: Pergamon 1970 pp xv + 351 price £4 10s Prof Furth's book based upon lectures given to final year undergraduates at Birkbeck College, London, treats the subject of modern theoretical physics under three headings: quantum theory, relativity theory and statistical mechanics. There are many undergraduate texts which attempt to paint an overall view of modern physics but these are usually at a considerably more elementary level than the present volume.

DOI: 10.1088/0031-9112/21/12/033

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