The aim of this site is to provide examples of concise and accurate solutions to problems in physics textbooks for undergraduate students. The solutions are clearly presented in PDF format. Each PDF opens on a new page.
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I have used these textbooks:
Concepts of Modern Physics 6th Edition by Arthur Beiser
Beiser is a well established introductory book on many topics in modern physics. Chapters include Special Relativity, Atomic Structure, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, The Solid State, Nuclear Structure and more. Essential reading for any young aspiring physicist. (Answers to odd numbered exercises included.)
Classical Mechanics 5th Edition by Tom W B Kibble & Frank H Berkshire
Kibble has been a standard book on this subject for many years. It includes chapters on Linear Motion, Energy and Angular Motion, Central Conservative Forces, Rotating Frames, Potential Theory, Many Body Systems, Rigid Bodies, Lagrangian Mechanics, Hamiltonian Mechanics and more. Useful appendices on Vectors & Conics. A thorough understanding of these topics is key for any serious physicist wishing to grasp current concepts and theories. Lots of problems to practise with, some quite challenging! (Answers included.)
Quantum Field Theory by Tom Lancaster & Stephen J Blundell
This is a relatively new book, intended for amateurs and self learners. It is an introductory textbook to QFT and includes some quite challenging problems for anyone new to the subject. Sections include The Universe as a set of harmonic oscillators, Writing down Lagrangians, Propagators and peturbations, Path integrals, Renormalization, Some applications from the world of particle physics and much more.
All of these books require a good understanding and knowledge of high school mathematics. If you need to brush up on your math(s) there are many books out there to help. Mathematical Methods For Physics and Engineering by Riley, Hobson and Bence is a good example.
Students are urged to try to solve these problems and exercises by themselves first. This site is intended as a learning resource for students who are struggling with a particular concept or problem.
J D Cain