For the Love of Physics
by Walter Lewin · first published 2011
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An engaging book for the Physics aficionado 'For the Love of Physics: From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge of Time - A Journey Through the Wonders of Physics’ by Walter Lewin is an engaging book which tries to explain the concepts of the subject in a unique and interactive manner. We all go through physics exams and study its concepts, but have you ever wondered what these concepts actually mean to our race, to our planet and their importance for our existence? This takes you on a journey and explains you the physics behind every natural concept from Rainbows to the concept of time. T
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…certain extent justified) bashing on tech people. Note to self: need to pick up "Skin in the Game". Completely with you about Spivak, as far as calculus goes. Physics: recently picked up Walter Lewin's "For the Love of Physics" and it's a masterpiece. Didn't get the chance to finish it because of the pandemic and it got locked in the office but it appears he's managed to cram in an entire university course in one book. Biology…
on “Ask HN: What, in your opinion, are the greatest and most useful textbooks?” ↗1. Walter Lewin's For the Love of Physics: From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge Of Time - A Journey Through the Wonders of Physics 2. Subroto Bagchi’s MBA At 16: A Teenager’s Guide To Business 3. Jugaad Innovation: A frugal and flexible…
on “Ask HN: Books with a high signal to noise ratio?” ↗I'm not sure if best but certainly the most enjoyable and entertaining: For the love of physics. I absolutely envy people who have been in Walter Lewin's classes.
on “Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021?” ↗MIT OCW physics--start with 'For the love of physics' then don't mention that video series again because it will get you cancelled. Then you can take MIT's quantum course. From there, PIRSA has a bunch of video courses available that will prepare you…
on “Hypothetically I'm a genius, how do I contribute to physics?” ↗Currently reading: For the Love of Physics: From the End of the Rainbow to the Edge of Time - Walter Lewin
on “Ask HN: What is HN reading?” ↗For The Love of Physics - Walter Lewin.
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