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The essential primer for physics students who want to build their physical intuitionPresented in A. Zee's incomparably engaging style, this book introduces physics students to the practice of using physical reasoning and judicious guesses to get at the crux of a problem. An essential primer for advanced undergraduates and beyond, Fly by Night Physics reveals the simple and effective techniques that researchers use to think through a problem to its solutionor failing that, to smartly guess the answerbefore starting any calculations.In typical physics classrooms, students seek to master an enormous toolbox of mathematical methods, which are necessary to do the precise calculations used in physics. Consequently, students often develop the unfortunate impression that physics consists of welldefined problems that can be solved with tightly reasoned and logical steps. Idealized textbook exercises and homework problems reinforce this erroneous impression. As a result, even the best students can find themselves completely unprepared for the challenges of doing actual research.In reality, physics is replete with back of the envelope estimates, order of magnitude guesses, and fly by night leaps of logic. Including exciting problems related to cuttingedge topics in physics, from Hawking radiation to gravity waves, this indispensable book will help students more deeply understand the equations they have learned and develop the confidence to start flying by night to arrive at the answers they seek. For instructors, a solutions manual is available upon request.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Fly by Night Physics'? A: 'Fly by Night Physics' focuses on teaching physics students how to use physical reasoning and estimation techniques to solve problems, emphasizing the importance of intuition over purely mathematical methods.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Fly by Night Physics' is Anthony Zee, a well-known physicist and educator.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Fly by Night Physics'? A: 'Fly by Night Physics' was published on October 27, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Fly by Night Physics' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: 'Fly by Night Physics' contains a total of 448 pages.
- Q: Is there an instructor's solutions manual available? A: Yes, a solutions manual for instructors is available upon request, providing additional resources for teaching.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Fly by Night Physics' is categorized under Mathematical Physics, making it suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students.
- Q: What makes this book different from typical physics textbooks? A: Unlike typical physics textbooks that focus on strict mathematical methods, 'Fly by Night Physics' encourages students to develop intuition and make educated guesses, preparing them for real-world problem-solving.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is beneficial for advanced undergraduate physics students, graduate students, and instructors looking to enhance their understanding of physics and problem-solving techniques.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Fly by Night Physics'? A: 'Fly by Night Physics' is published as a First Edition.