The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. 3 - Softcover

Feynman, Richard P.; Leighton, Robert B.; Sands, Matthew

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For more than thirty years, Richard P. Feynmanâ s three-volume Lectures on Physics has been known worldwide as the classic resource for students and professionals alike. Ranging from the most basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as Einsteinâ s general relativity, superconductivity, and quantum mechanics, Feynmanâ s lectures stand as a monument of clear exposition and deep insight. Responding to the tremendous clamor for the original audio tapes from which the Lectures on Physics were transcribed, Persues Books is releasing Feynmanâ s original recordings, remastered for modern audio equipment and re-organized for cohesiveness and convenience. Timeless, and collectible, these tapes will serve as a comprehensive library of essential physics by a legend in science.

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About the Author

Richard P. Feynman was raised in Far Rockaway, New York, and received his Ph.D. from Princeton. He held professorships at both Cornell and the California Institute of Technology. In 1965 he received the Nobel Prize for his work on quantum electrodynamics. He died in 1988.

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ISBN 10:  0201510057 ISBN 13:  9780201510058
Publisher: Addison Wesley, 1989
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