R. Shankar is John Randolph Huffman Professor of Physics, Yale University. He is the 2009 winner of the American Physical Society’s Lilienfeld Prize and the author of three previous textbooks.
"This introductory text makes easy reading, due to Shankar’s great
sense of humor and his lucid explanation of the essential ideas of
fundamental physics."—David Gross, Nobel Laureate in Physics, 2004,
onprevious volume
"Masterfully developing the student’s facility with symmetry,
dimensional analysis, physical intuition, and solid mathematical
reasoning, Shankar once again explains the essentials of
introductory physics with great clarity and elegance."—Daniel
Arovas, University of California, San Diego
"Shankar makes the study of modern physics easy going for students
and general readers. A wonderful combination of clarity, humor, and
depth."—David Gross, Nobel Laureate in Physics, 2004
"A worthy companion to the excellent first volume. Shankar’s deep
understanding and unique insights shine through. His explanations
are clear and thorough and presented with an inimitably light
touch."—Alan Chodos, American Physical Society (retired)
"This delightful volume, a textbook and lecture notes all in one,
is a worthy sequel to Fundamentals of Physics I. In his interactive
and humorous way, Shankar builds a serious foundation for physics
knowledge."—Igor Klebanov, Princeton University
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