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  • Hardcover: 656 pages
  • Publisher: Pearson; 2 edition (August 5, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0805303081
  • ISBN-13: 978-0805303087
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 1.2 x 10 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat supplement to an intro to modern physics class
By StephLo on October 6, 2012
Format: Hardcover
I also had Dr. Harris as my professor for modern physics, and he is simply the greatest at explaining non-intuitive ideas when it comes to modern physics. Similarly, this textbook is straightforward and concise, making this an ideal supplement to the class. However, it might be hard to fully understand concepts if you're only relying on the book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsClean, clear, concise
By U wot m8 on October 9, 2012
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I have been studying from this book for the past few weeks. Dr. Harris presents the material in a clean and clear way that demonstrates all the nuances and subtleties of relativity and quantum mechanics. Not only that, but the material is concise. Mathematical details are thrown into the Appendices for those who are interested in the mathematics, but for everyone else, the main results and concepts are presented. The problems, as I have seen, are also reasonable in length and difficulty.

This book is definitely worth your time and effort if you truly wish to gain a strong introduction to relativity and quantum mechanics.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis paper back edition is great, its much cheaper
By David S. on January 22, 2015
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This paper back edition is great, its much cheaper, and the chapters are simply in a different order, once youve accounted for that, you can save a lot of money, even though this is the international edition.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat for self-studying
By MSW on May 29, 2012
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The person who said " Stay away from this textbook at all costs" apparently never read the book and tried to do problems. What right does he have to even comment on this book?
I took this class from the author (Randy Harris), and this is perhaps the best physics books I have read. He directly speaks to the reader which creates a comfort zone.
The material gets tough as you progress through the book. Harris does his best to keep things clear, but Quantum Physics is supposed to be confusing (this is where the beauty lies). The examples are helpful in reienforcing the main concepts.
It is true that some of the problems in the back are extremely challenging and no hints are given. But, does your boss at work give you hints for your tasks? Harris really wants you to understand and then solve problems, not just plug and chug.
So, get this book for self-studying. It will teach you more than what the majority of professors can. Harris has been a lecturer for over 25 years now, and you can definitely benefit from his interesting way of teaching. I will leave you with an inspiring quote from Randy Harris: "You gonna have to start accepting things you don't believe in" (referring to ideas in Modern Physics).
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5.0 out of 5 starsAmazing textbook!
By Giraffe on April 25, 2014
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This textbook was very well written. The author truly knows how a textbook should work. Chapter 1's are always the worst and the most boring. However, Dr. Harris kept chapter 1 concise and straight to the point. It introduced ideas of modern physics and the problem with classical physics. That's that. No usual boring explanation of the scientific method or what a hypothesis is, etc. The textbook uses simple enough language that anyone who reads it can figure out what is happening. Very interesting stuff! I'm taking the course with the author himself! How awesome is that?
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5.0 out of 5 starsI had the author as my professor.
By John "Kyon" Smith on August 6, 2012
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He is a great professor and the problems are really helpful. There could be some improvements to the book and things in the University Physics book has that this one doesn't. But overall, as a text book completely dedicated to the subject it is pretty good. I do wish there were more examples and more difficult challenge problems that would be like his final.
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