Theoretical Physics

The third edition of this best-selling text continues to provide an accessible overview of the fundamental ideas underpinning our understanding of theoretical physics. The basic structure of each theory is explained in explicit mathematical detail with emphasis on conceptual understanding rather tha..

First published in 1922, this book represents the first attempt to popularise the more accessible aspects of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. Eschewing the mathematical components that put the theory beyond many people’s grasp, the author employs metaphorical examples and thought expe..