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The book emphasizes the importance of physical reasoning and intuitive problem-solving techniques over purely mathematical methods in physics. Aimed at advanced undergraduates, it encourages students to make educated guesses and develop a deeper understanding of complex concepts, preparing them for real-world research challenges. By incorporating contemporary physics topics like Hawking radiation and gravity waves, it offers practical insights into the discipline. Additionally, a solutions manual is available for instructors, enhancing its utility in academic settings.
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Fly by Night Physics, Anthony Zee
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- 2020
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- Title
- Fly by Night Physics
- Subtitle
- How Physicists Use the Backs of Envelopes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anthony Zee
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780691182544
- Category
- Physics
- Description
- The book emphasizes the importance of physical reasoning and intuitive problem-solving techniques over purely mathematical methods in physics. Aimed at advanced undergraduates, it encourages students to make educated guesses and develop a deeper understanding of complex concepts, preparing them for real-world research challenges. By incorporating contemporary physics topics like Hawking radiation and gravity waves, it offers practical insights into the discipline. Additionally, a solutions manual is available for instructors, enhancing its utility in academic settings.