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The Cambridge Handbook of Physics Formulas

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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

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.

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.

Every physics major should have this handbook- all the equations and constants you need in one place.

It might be an indication of superficiality to judge the book by its cover, but in this isolated case, the cover does truly indicate what lies ahead. In terms of aesthetic, it is really beautiful.

The book is true to its declared purpose in that it serves faithfully to provide esoteric formulas and equations of interest to physicists and applied mathematicians; that and that only. The intended audience is not the virgin tyros to whom the equations appear for the first time, but those seasoned virtuosos to whom the equations are as quotidian as a slice of bread in the morning but would rather commit the engravement to paper than to memory. In some cases knowledge of convention with regard to the uses of symbols is tacitly assumed, in most cases knowledge of proper contexts with regard to the applications of equations is likewise assumed.

I got the hardcover version of the book free upon joining a book club sometime three years ago, therefore I am not able to perform the cost-benefit analysis.

Any student taking physics or astrophysics classes NEEDS to have a copy of this book! I wish my undergrad professors had required it for their classes.
This book was my constant companion as a grad student. It helped with homework assignments, and preparing for prelims/comps.
Seriously, do yourself a favor and buy it!

This book is exactly what I needed it is a great reference tool just formulas.

Have you forgotten a formula? More than likely it is contained in this book. It has formulas for everything from all disciplines of science and engineering including astrophysics, e&m, fluid mechanics, and series and expansions. But all you get is the formula and what the letters mean, you will need to know how to use the formula. This is one of my most cherished books.

To pay so much for this reference is incomprehensible.

I bought it expecting more, but this book does no explanation, nor derivation. A physics textbook can be bought for a similar price, and I strongly suggest you consider that option.

the book is good, but beyond that i hope the publisher can come up with diagrams in the book or a cd-rom which features diagrams and animation to explain the formulae better.

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