The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. I: The New Millennium Edition: Mainly Mechanics, Radiation, and Heat / Edition 50

ISBN-13:	9780465024933
Publisher:	Basic Books
Publication date:	10/04/2011
Edition description:	First Trade Paper Edition
Pages:	560
Sales rank:	117,788
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

"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 publications that have remained definitive and introductory to physics for decades. Ranging from the basic principles of Newtonian physics through such formidable theories as general relativity and quantum mechanics, Feynman's lectures stand as a monument of clear exposition and deep insight.Timeless and collectible, the lectures are essential reading, not just for students of physics but for anyone seeking an introduction to the field from the inimitable Feynman.