This compact, portable reference contains more than 2,000 of the most useful formulas and equations found in undergraduate physics courses, covering mathematics, dynamics and mechanics, quantum physics, thermodynamics, solid state physics, electromagnetism, optics and astrophysics. An extensive index allows the required formulas to be located swiftly and simply, and an unique tabular format crisply identifies all the variables involved. All students and professionals in physics, applied mathematics, engineering and other physical sciences will want to have this essential reference book within easy reach.
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"Here is a real gem of a book. Compactly arranged in an attractive tabular style, this handbook has just about every equation, definition and formula that you might want in doing undergraduate-level physics and astrophysics. I really like it. It's one book that I won't lend out."
Professor Paul Hodge, University of Washington, Seattle
"Invaluable, it will never be more than an arm's length from where I work. Every, and I mean, every physicist needs a copy."
Dr. David Hughes, University of Sheffield
"This handbook is a stimulating and crisp synopsis of fundamental physics, to be enjoyed with profit by beginner and expert alike."
Professor Adam Burrows, University of Arizona, Tuscon
"Better than a mere reference, this book is a great refresher course in undergraduate physics."
Professor Douglas Heggie, University of Edinburgh
"Compactly arranged in an attractive tabular style, this handbook has just about every equation, definition and formula to meet the needs of practitioners of the subject. A must for every physicist and astrophysicist."
Professor Douglas Lin, University of California, Santa Cruz
"An extremely useful collection of formulas from all branches of physics. Lecturers and students will find it invaluable."
Professor Andrew King, University of Leicester
"the best part of his handy reference is its price: At this price, you could afford two, one for home and one for work just carry the small paperback home when you need it... useful."
H.J. Melosh
"... A quick reference aid for providing those essential details just when you need them the most... All students and professional scientists will want to have this useful and affordable reference book in their collection."
D.J. Lockwood, Institute for Microsctructural Sciences for Physics in Canada
Professor Paul Hodge, University of Washington, Seattle
"Invaluable, it will never be more than an arm's length from where I work. Every, and I mean, every physicist needs a copy."
Dr. David Hughes, University of Sheffield
"This handbook is a stimulating and crisp synopsis of fundamental physics, to be enjoyed with profit by beginner and expert alike."
Professor Adam Burrows, University of Arizona, Tuscon
"Better than a mere reference, this book is a great refresher course in undergraduate physics."
Professor Douglas Heggie, University of Edinburgh
"Compactly arranged in an attractive tabular style, this handbook has just about every equation, definition and formula to meet the needs of practitioners of the subject. A must for every physicist and astrophysicist."
Professor Douglas Lin, University of California, Santa Cruz
"An extremely useful collection of formulas from all branches of physics. Lecturers and students will find it invaluable."
Professor Andrew King, University of Leicester
"the best part of his handy reference is its price: At this price, you could afford two, one for home and one for work just carry the small paperback home when you need it... useful."
H.J. Melosh
"... A quick reference aid for providing those essential details just when you need them the most... All students and professional scientists will want to have this useful and affordable reference book in their collection."
D.J. Lockwood, Institute for Microsctructural Sciences for Physics in Canada
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The Cambridge Handbook of Physics Formulas is a quick-reference aid for students and professionals in the physical sciences and engineering. It contains more than 2000 of the most important and useful maths and physics equations found in undergraduate physics courses. An exhaustive index allows the required formulas to be located swiftly and simply, and the unique tabular format crisply identifies all the variables involved. This book is designed to be a compact, portable, reference book suitable for everyday work, problem solving or exam revision. All students and professionals in physics, applied mathematics, engineering and other physical sciences will want to have this essential reference book within easy reach.
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Best phisics-math reference of formulas,
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This review is from: The Cambridge Handbook of Physics Formulas (Paperback)
It contains: - units, All constants, conversion between units, dimensions - Math: Differential Equations, Vector algebra, Integration tables, Series, Limits, Trig, Complex variables and analysis, polynomials (all kinds), some probability and statistics, basic geometry (perimeter, area and volume) - Dynamics and mechanics (including fluids) - Quantum physics - Thermodynamics - Solid state physics (With periodic table) - Electromagnetism - Optics - Astrophysics These are just formulas, there are no concepts descriptions or solved problems, yet is the most handy reference of college level math and physics for science, CS, math, phys majors
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Saves me at least once a week,
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This book is one of the best, and I mean best, purchases I have ever made. It provides clear, consistent tables of physical values and equations, which can be a godsend in a land of inconsistent,confusing, and sometimes odd notation. Also useful is its Rosetta Stone-esque conversion table, which shows the values of myriad measures (including the US and UK values of the firkin, should one ever need to know,) into nice, clean SI units. The comprehensive index and well-organized sections make finding the proper equation easy as well.This book has been useful in practically all of my physics coursework so far, and I anticipate it remaining a useful reference beyond my undergraduate years.
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This book is worth it's weight in gold. It gives not only the formulas, but each symbol in the formula is explained as to what it represents. This book helped change a C in Physics I to a B in Physics II in college classes. Best money I have invested in years.
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The determination of physical constants and the definition of the units with which they are measured is a specialised and, to many, hidden branch of science. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
electron number density, specific intensity New!
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- Classical Mechanics (3rd Edition) by Herbert Goldstein on page 63
- A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking in Front Matter
- Space Science (Facing the Future) by Ian S. Graham in Front Matter
- Plasma Formulary for Physics, Technology and Astrophysics by Declan Diver in Back Matter
- Statistical Treatment of Analytical Data by Zee B. Alfassi on page 12
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