Truly Tricky Graduate Physics Problems

Hundreds of diabolical problems in classical and quantum mechanics, electricity & magnetism, special relativity, and statistical and thermal physics, all solved in detail. Intended primarily for graduate students studying for qualifying exams, these problems are also great for teachers, advanced undergraduates, and more.

About the author

Jay Nadeau is an Associate Professor of Physics at Portland State University (PSU). Prior to PSU, she was at Caltech (2015-2017) and McGill University (2004-2015). Her research involves development of instruments and techniques for pushing the limits of microscopy, and she has taught at every level from freshman to medical/PhD students, with a particular interest in helping biologists love physics and vice versa.

Product details

• Authors: Leila Cohen, Jay Nadeau, Ben Sauerwine
• Publisher: Bitingduck Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.01.2014
• EAN: 9781938463174
• ISBN: 978-1-938463-17-4
• No. of pages: 270
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 235 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 510 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Astronomy: general, reference works