Fundamentals of Physics II: Electromagnetism, Optics, and Quantum Mechanics

Fundamentals of Physics II

Electromagnetism, Optics, and Quantum Mechanics

2016 • 609 pages

R. Shankar, a well-known physicist and contagiously enthusiastic educator, was among the first to offer a course through the innovative Open Yale Courses program. His popular online video lectures on introductory physics have been viewed over a million times. In this second book based on his online Yale course, Shankar explains essential concepts, including electromagnetism, optics, and quantum mechanics. The book begins at the simplest level, develops the basics, and reinforces fundamentals, ensuring a solid foundation in the principles and methods of physics.

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The Open Yale Courses Series is a 7-book series first released in 1997 with contributions by Shelly Kagan, Ian Shapiro, and Dale B. Martin.

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