IOP Concise Physics

From Astronomy to Quantum Computing, Concise Physics publishes short texts in over 30 distinct areas of physics. These books provide readers with a snapshot of current research, an introduction to key principles, a look back at historical events and people, and even delve into issues surrounding effective teaching methods. These books are aimed at researchers, students, teachers, and anyone interested in physics at all levels. The books are available for individuals in print and e-book format on this site.

Purchasing for libraries is available through the IOP at their web site: IOP Concise Physics.

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	Musical Sound, Instruments, and Equipment Panos Photinos Musical Sound, Instruments, and Equipment offers a basic understanding of sound, musical instruments and music equipment, geared towards a general audience and non-science majors. The book begins with an introduction of the fundamental properties of… Publication Date: December, 2017 Read More
	The Manhattan Project B. Cameron Reed The development of nuclear weapons by the Manhattan Project during World War II was one of the most dramatic scientific/technological episodes in human history. This book, prepared by a recognized expert on the Manhattan Project, offers a concise sur… Publication Date: May, 2017 Read More
	The Universe Untangled Abigail Pillitteri Space curves around you, time slows down, particles are waves, a cat is both alive and dead. What’s going on? It all starts to make sense when we untangle the universe with this clear and enlightening book. Day-dreamers and deep-thinkers, these are t… Publication Date: May, 2017 Read More
	Outside the Research Lab, Volume 1 Sharon Ann Holgate This book is written for students and other interested readers as a look inside the diverse range of applications for physics outside of the scientific research environment. This first volume covers several different areas of the arts and design rang… Publication Date: March, 2017 Read More
	The Melencolia Manifesto David Ritz Finkelstein HAVE WE MISSED DURER’S INTENTION FOR CENTURIES? Few artworks have been the subject of more extensive modern interpretation than Melencolia I by renowned artist, mathematician, and scientist Albrecht Durer (1514). And yet, … Publication Date: January, 2017 Read More
	Understanding the Magic of the Bicycle Joseph W. Connolly The bicycle is a common, yet unique mechanical contraption in our world. In spite of this, the bike’s physical and mechanical principles are understood by a select few. You do not have to be a genius to join this small group of people who understand… Publication Date: January, 2017 Read More
	A Tour of the Subatomic Zoo Cindy Schwarz A Tour of the Subatomic Zoo is a brief and ambitious expedition into the remarkably simple ingredients of all the wonders of nature. Tour guide, Professor Cindy Schwarz clearly explains the language and substance of elementary particle ph… Publication Date: January, 2017 Read More
	PHYSICS IS… F. Todd Baker YOUR e-BOOK DOWNLOAD INCLUDES PDF AND EPUB FILES He’s back! The Physicist returns with an entire new compilation of questions and answers from his long-lived website where laypeople can ask questio… Publication Date: December, 2016 Read More
	Exploring Physics with Computer Animation and PhysGL T.J. Bensky This book shows how the web-based PhysGL programming environment (at http://physgl.org) can be used to teach and learn elementary mechanics (physics) using simple coding exercises. The book’s theme is t… Publication Date: November, 2016 Read More
	Physics and Video Analysis Rhett Allain We currently live in a world filled with videos. There are videos on YouTube, feature movies and even videos recorded with our own cameras and smartphones. These videos present an excellent opportunity to not only explore physical concepts, but also … Publication Date: June, 2016 Read More
	Searching for Habitable Worlds Abel Mendez, Wilson Gonzalez-Espada What does it take to consider a planet potentially habitable? If a planet is suitable for life, could life be present? Is life on other planets inevitable? Searching for Habitable Worlds answers these questions and provides both the general public an… Publication Date: June, 2016 Read More
	Student Attitudes, Student Anxieties, and How to Address Them Helge Kastrup, Jeffry V. Mallow This book is based on a commitment to teaching science to everybody. What may work for training professional scientists does not work for general science education. Students bring to the classrooms preconceived attitudes, as well as the emotional bag… Publication Date: February, 2016 Read More
	After the War: Women in Physics in the United States Ruth Howes, Caroline Herzenberg This book is about women in physics in America in the immediate aftermath of World War II. Physics has always been a male-dominated field that has posed challenges for women working in the profession. This was especially true in the United States a… Publication Date: December 27, 2015 Read More
	Elementary Cosmology: From Aristotle’s Universe to the Big Bang and Beyond James Kolata Cosmology is the study of the origin, size, and evolution of the entire universe. Every culture has developed a cosmology, whether it be based on religious, philosophical, or scientific principles. In this book, the evolution of the scientific unders… Publication Date: December 9, 2015 Read More
	Atoms and Photons and Quanta, Oh My! F. Todd Baker This is the second book in the Ask the Physicist series. The main emphasis of this volume is providing an accessible introduction to quantum physics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics to anyone with at least a high school physics … Publication Date: June, 2015 Read More
	Visual Astronomy Panos Photinos, Visual Astronomy introduces the basics of observational astronomy, a fundamentally limitless opportunity to learn about the universe with your unaided eyes or with tools such as binoculars, telescopes, and cameras. The easy to use book explai… Publication Date: 04/01/2015 Read More
	From Newton to Einstein F. Todd Baker, From Newton to Einstein is a book devoted to classical mechanics. “Classical” here includes the theory of special relativity as well because, as argued in the book, it is essentially Newtonian mechanics extended to very high speeds. This information … Publication Date: 12/01/2014 Read More

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