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University Physics I: Mechanics, Sound, Oscillations, and Waves
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 02: The Scope and Scale of Physics · 08: Solving Problems in Physics
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University Physics III: Optics & Modern Physics
OpenStax · LibreTexts
In the contents: 09: Condensed Matter Physics · 9.0A: 9.A: Condensed Matter Physics (Answers) · 9.0E: 9.E: Condensed Matter Physics (Exercises)
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University Physics
Lumen · LibreTexts
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University Physics I - Classical Mechanics
Julio Gea-Banacloche · University of Arkansas
In the contents: 11.01: Introduction- The Physics of Oscillations
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University Physics II: Thermodynamics, Electricity, & Magnetism
OpenStax · LibreTexts
This text explores thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, building on the foundations of mechanics. You’ll study heat and energy, electric charges and circuits, magnetic forces, and the unifying principles of Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. With examples and practice problems, this text provides the tools to understand and apply these essential ideas in science and engineering.
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TAMU_SA_UNIVERSITYPHYSICS_2_2326
Sayantan Das · Texas A&M University San Antonia
In the contents: 01: Physics 1- Review Vectors · 02: Physics 1- Review Motion Along a Straight Line · 03: Physics 1- Review Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
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Heat and Thermodynamics
Jeremy Tatum · University of Victoria
This textbook presents a rigorous introduction to classical thermodynamics, covering temperature, heat, gases, and thermodynamic processes. It develops the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, enthalpy, and free energies, applying them to phase changes, heat engines, chemical equilibrium, and real experiments, while linking theory to experimental measurement and applications.
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Scientific Computing
Jeffrey R. Chasnov · Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
These notes for Scientific Computing is primarily for Math majors and supposes no previous knowledge of numerical analysis or methods. This course consists of both numerical methods and computational physics. The numerical methods content includes standard topics such as IEEE arithmetic, root finding, linear algebra, interpolation and least-squares, integration, differentiation, and differential equations.
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UCD: Physics 9HA Lab
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
LibreTexts
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UCD GEL 56 Introduction to Geophysics
Magali Billen · University of California, Davis
In the contents: 03: Planetary Geophysics
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Quantum Mechanics III
Y. D. Chong · Nanyang Technological University
An advanced course on quantum mechanics, covering scattering and resonances, multi-particle quantum mechanics, and the basics of quantum field theory. Python source files for the numerical examples are available on Github (GPLv3).
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Physics 156 - A Cosmology Workbook
Lloyd Knox · University of California, Davis
By reading and also working through the exercises the student in their third or fourth year of a physics major will learn of the broad outlines of our modern conception of the cosmos. Subjects covered include space curvature, space expansion, redshifts, cosmological distance measures, Newtonian gravitational dynamics in an expanding universe, the contents of the cosmos including dark matter and dark energy, and observable relics of the hot and dense universe of 14 billion years ago.
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Calculus-Based Physics
Jeffrey W. Schnick · Saint Anselm College
Calculus-Based Physics is an introductory physics textbook designed for use in the two-semester introductory physics course typically taken by science and engineering students.
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Computational Physics
Y. D. Chong · Nanyang Technological University
An introductory course in computational physics for upper-level undergraduates. Topics covered include numerical linear algebra, eigenvalue problems, sparse matrix problems, numerical integration and initial-value problems, Fourier transforms, and Monte Carlo simulations. Programming examples are based on Scientific Python.
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Optics
Sander Konijnenberg, Aurèle J.L. Adam, & H. Paul Urbach · Delft University of Technology
This book treats optics at the level of students in the later stage of their bachelor or the beginning of their master. It is assumed that the student is familiar with Maxwell’s equations. Although the book takes account of the fact that optics is part of electromagnetism, special emphasis is put on the usefulness of approximate models of optics, their hierarchy and limits of validity. Approximate models such as geometrical optics and paraxial geometrical optics are treated extensively.
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Electricity and Magnetism
Jeremy Tatum · University of Victoria
This is the first in a series of chapters on electricity and magnetism. Much of it will be aimed at an introductory level suitable for first or second year students, or perhaps some parts may also be useful at high school level. Occasionally, as I feel inclined, I shall go a little bit further than an introductory level, though the text will not be enough for anyone pursuing electricity and magnetism in a third or fourth year honours class.
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Soils Laboratory Manual
Colby Moorberg & David Crouse · Kansas State University
In the contents: 03: Soil Physics
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Open Algebra and Knots
Matthew Salomone · Bridgewater State University
The theory of knots has been well studied since the early 20th century, and has many connections to geometry and topology, and applications to physics, biology, and beyond. We’ll investigate perhaps its most fundamental connection: to algebra. In what ways are knots algebraic objects? How can we use algebraic structures and reasoning to classify knots? And how can this help us to think algebraically beyond the classroom?
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Astronomy for Educators
Daniel E. Barth · University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Astronomy for Educators provides new and accomplished K-12 instructors with concepts and projects for low-cost, high-impact STEM classroom instruction that is built around the National Academies National Research Council's K-12 Framework for Science Education.
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Radically Modern Introductory Physics Text I
David J. Raymond · New Mexico Tech
The idea for a “radically modern” introductory physics course arose out of frustration with the standard two-semester treatment of the subject. It is basically impossible to incorporate a significant amount of “modern physics” (meaning post-19th century!) in that format. The authors feel that an introductory physics course for non-majors should make an attempt to cover the great accomplishments of physics in the 20th century, since they form such an important part of our scientific culture.