The Feynman Lectures on Physics: Mainly Electromagnetism and Matter ,Volume 2

by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, Matthew L. Sands

Book Overview

"The whole thing was basically an experiment," Richard Feynman said late in his career, looking back on the origins of his lectures. The experiment turned out to be hugely successful, spawning... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 020102117X
• ISBN13: 9780201021172
• Release Date: February 1977
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.9" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Feynman's typical excitement and enthusiasm are evident.

In this collection of audio lectures on advanced quantum mechanics and related topics, Richard Feynman exhibits his typical excitement and enthusiasm for the subject he knew so well. These lectures are best listened to while viewing the text version of the Feynman Lectures, as the topics are complex and difficult to conceptualize without the printed page. The pages, however, really come to life when you actually hear Feynman give the lectures. A much fuller picture of quantum mechanics is obtained than by employing the text or the tape separately. These publications constitute a wonderful way to acquire an appreciation for and an increased knowledge of physics from one of its best teachers.