Department
Of
Physics &
Astronomy.
RECOMMENDED
BOOKLIST
2013-2014
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Students are advised not to purchase course textbooks until they arrive in Sheffield, guidance
concerning the expected level of use of each book will be given at the first lecture. Most of the
recommended texts are available in limited numbers from the University Library and can be
located via the University Library website at http://library.shef.ac.uk/.
You can also look at the Information Commons site http://www.shef.ac.uk/infocommons/ where
there are over 100,000 books including some of the most heavily used undergraduate text books in
the University.
Students are EXPECTED TO BUY books in bold type. For examination purposes they are
expected to be familiar with all or parts of the books relevant to their courses.
Principal reference text(s) - books that students should use to back up lecture material,
complete home works etc. These books should be at a suitable level for the module concerned.
Books in this section would be the ones you would expect students to look at during the course.
We will try to ensure the library has a reasonable number of these texts.
Secondary reference text(s) - include more advanced books or books that cover peripheral
topics etc.
These books are normally available in the Main Library.
Note for students who started in 2012-2013 or later- any books that are BOLD will be
purchased for you.
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PHY008 Physics
Mr Simon Gray - Dynamics, Electricity and Magnetism - simon.gray@shef.ac.uk
Dr Martin Grell - 1st semester lab - m.grell@shef.ac.uk
Dr Costanzo - Thermal Physics, 2nd semester lab - d.costanzo@shef.ac.uk
Dynamics
Cutnell and Johnson. Physics. (Wiley, 6th or more recent edition)
Online Text book: www.lightandmatter.com (Newtonian Physics)
Thermal Physics & Electricity and Magnetism
Cutnell and Johnson. Physics. (Wiley, 4th edition)
Adams and Allday Advanced Physics (Oxford)
PHY101 Mechanics, Waves, Electricity and Special Relativity
Dr Matt Mears - Mechanics and Dynamics, Vibration and Waves m.mears@shef.ac.uk
Dr Booth - Electromagnetism - c.booth@shef.ac.uk
Dr Daw - Special Relativity - e.daw@shef.ac.uk
Mechanics and Dynamics
“University Physics with Modern Physics - with Mastering Physics” 13th edition,
by Young and Freedman (ISBN 0321762193) published by Pearson AddisonWesley.
Electromagnetism
“University Physics with Modern Physics - with Mastering Physics” 13th edition,
by Young and Freedman (ISBN 0321762193) published by Pearson AddisonWesley.
Special Relativity
A. P. French - Special Relativity - M.I.T. press
Vibration and Waves
“University Physics with Modern Physics - with Mastering Physics” 13th edition,
by Young and Freedman (ISBN 0321762193) published by Pearson AddisonWesley.
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PHY102 Magnetism, Heat, Optics and Quanta
Prof Dan Tovey - Quantum Physics - d.tovey@shef.ac.uk
Prof J Cockburn- Properties of Matter - j.cockburn@shef.ac.uk
Dr S Paganis - Magnetism - e.paganis@shef.ac.uk
Dr L Wilson - Optics - luke.wilson@shef.ac.uk
Optics
Young and Freedman, chapters 33, 34, 35 and 36
Properties of Matter and Thermal Physics
“University Physics with Modern Physics” 11th edition, by Young and Freedman
(ISBN 0-8053-8684-X) published by Pearson Addison-Wesley.
Quantum Physics
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Magnetism
Young and Freedman 12th Edition, Chapters 27 and 28
PHY104 Introduction to Astrophysics
Dr Stuart Littlefair - s.littlefair@shef.ac.uk
General
Introduction to Modern Astrophysics”, by B W Carroll & D A Ostlie, 2007,
Pearson *Primary*
Atoms, stars and nebulae” by L Aller, 1991, CUP. *Secondary*
Astrophysics and stellar astronomy” by T L Swihart, 1968, Wiley. *Secondary*
Stars
The Stars: their structure and evolution” by R J Tayler, 1994, CUP.
*Secondary*
Stars, their birth, life and death” by I S Shklovskii, 1978, Freeman. *Secondary*
Stellar astrophysics Volume 3, stellar structure and evolution” by E BohmVitense, 1992, CUP. *Secondary*
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PHY106 The Solar System
Dr Goodwin - s.goodwin@shef.ac.uk
Rothery, McBride & Gilmour “An introduction to the Solar System (Revised
Edition)” (CUP) *Secondary*
Kelly, Beatty, O’Leary & Chaikin “The New Solar System” (CUP) *Secondary*
Zeilik & Gregory “Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics” (Saunders College
Publishing) *Secondary*
PHY111 Our Evolving Universe
Dr Susan Cartwright - s.cartwright@shef.ac.uk
Nick Strobel’s astronomy notes, www.astronomynotes.com
PHY112 Introductory Mathematics for Physicists and Astronomers
Dr Kudryavtsev - v.kudryavtsev@shef.ac.uk
Dr Mears - m.mears@sheffield.ac.uk
Prof Tovey - d.r.tovey@sheffield.ac.uk
M Mahkonin
Introductory Maths for Physicists and Astronomers. Compiled by David
Mowbray (Pearson). A copy of this book will be provided for you.
D W Jordan and P Smith. Mathematical Techniques, an Introduction for the
Engineering, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences’, 3rd edition. *Secondary*
Mary L. Boas. Mathematical methods in the physical sciences (Wiley).
*Secondary*
K. A. Stroud. Engineering mathematics (Macmillan). *Secondary*
G Stephenson. Mathematical methods for science students (Longman).
*Secondary*
PHY113 Professional Skills in Physics I
PHY114 Professional Skills in Physics II
Dr L Wilson - luke.wilson@sheffield.ac.uk
‘EXPERIMENTAL METHODS; an introduction to the analysis and
preparation of data’ by L Kirkup (Wiley).
Handouts: The detailed laboratory folder provided for laboratory work in PHY101
also has a description of procedures, timetables etc. for this module. Further
instruction sheets are supplied as required for the computing work and for
specific experiments.
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PHY115 Professional Skills in Physics & Astronomy I
PHY116 Professional Skills in Physics and Astronomy II
Dr L Wilson - luke.wilson@sheffield.ac.uk
Dr S Littlefair - s.littlefair@shef.ac.uk
Experimental Methods, Les Kirkup (Wiley).
PHY118 Professional Skills in Physics
Dr Hobbs – Jamie.hobbs@shef.ac.uk
TBC
PHY123 The Physics of Sustainable Energy
Prof David Lidzey - d.lidzey@shef.ac.uk,
Prof Richard Jones - r.a.l.jones@shef.ac.uk
Sustainable Energy Without the Hot Air: David MacKay. *Principal*
PHY125 Mechanics, Electricity and Waves
Dr Mears - Mechanics and Dynamics, Vibration and Wave m.mears@shef.ac.uk
Dr Booth - Electromagnetism - c.booth@shef.ac.uk
Dr Jamie Hobbs - jamie.hobbs@shef.ac.uk
“University Physics with Modern Physics” 11th edition, by Young and Freedman
(ISBN 0-8053-8684-X) published by Pearson Addison-Wesley.
PHY207 Numerical and Computational Physics
Dr Davide Costanzo - d.costanzo@shef.ac.uk
For reference only:
“Numerical Recipes in C++” W. H. Press, B. P. Flannery, S. A. Teukolsky, W. T.
Vetterliny (Cambridge Univ. Press) *Secondary*
PHY213 Stellar Structure and Evolution
Prof Vik Dhillon - vik.dhillon@shef.ac.uk
R J Tayler “The Stars: Their Structure and Evolution” (CUP) *Principal*
PHY216 Galaxies
Prof Clive Tadhunter - c.tadhunter@shef.ac.uk
Galaxies in the Universe: an Introduction, Linda S. Sparke & John S. Gallagher,
Cambridge University Press (2000) *Principal*
Galactic Astronomy, J. Binney & M. Merrifield, Princeton University Press (1998)
*Secondary*
An Introduction to Active Galactic Nuclei, Bradley M. Peterson, Cambridge
University Press (1997) *Secondary*
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PHY217 Astronomical Techniques
Prof Vik Dhillon - vik.dhillon@shef.ac.uk
Electronic Imaging in Astronomy by Ian S. McLean (Springer-Verlag), ISBN:
9783540765820. *Secondary*
Astronomy: Principles and Practice by A. E. Roy and D. Clarke (Institute of
Physics Publishing), ISBN: 9780750309172. *Secondary*
Astrophysical Techniques by C. R. Kitchin (Taylor & Francis Inc), ISBN:
9781420082432. *Secondary*
PHY221 Classical Physics
Dr Rhoda Hawkins - rhoda.hawkins@shef.ac.uk
G R Fowler ‘Analytical Mechanics’ or the later edition Fowler and Cassidy,
‘Analytical Mechanics’ *Principal*
A very readable general introduction. Beyond A-level, but understandable with
undergrad maths. Library stocks a number of copies.
Goldstein ‘Classical Mechanics’ *Secondary*
In- depth theory, the ‘gold standard’ of the professional theorist, but breadth and
depth far exceed the scope of PHY221
J F Douglas ‘An introduction to dimensional analysis for engineers’, Pitman
1969. *Secondary*
Brief but clever introduction to dimensional analysis.
PHY225 Programming in C
Dr Costanzo - d.costanzo@shef.ac.uk
A Book on C: Programming in C’ A. Kelley and I. Pohl *Principal*
PHY227 Optics
Dr Alexander Tartakovskii - a.tartakovskii@shef.ac.uk
‘Optics’, by Eugene Hecht (4th Edition, Addison-Wesley 2002).
‘Optics and Photonics- An Introduction’, by F. Graham Smith and Terry A. King
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd 2000). *Secondary*
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PHY229 Extra-Solar Planets and Astrobiology
Dr Simon Goodwin - s.goodwin@shef.ac.uk
"An Introduction to Astrobiology", I.Gilmour & M.A.Sephton, Cambridge
University Press, 2004 (ISBN: 0-521-54621-4) *Secondary*
“Extrasolar Planets & Astrobiology” C.A.Scharf, University Science Books, 2009
(ISBN:978-891389-55-9) *Secondary*
"Astrobiology: A Multidisciplinary Approach", J.I.Lunine, Addison Wesley, 2005
(ISBN:0-8053-8042-6) *Secondary*
PHY230 Experimental Physics I
Dr Stathes Paganis - e.paganis@shef.ac.uk
G L Squires “Practical Physics” (Cambridge University Press) *Principal*
N C Barford “Experimental Measurements: Precision, Error and Truth”
*Secondary*
J Topping “Errors of observation and their treatment” *Secondary*
PHY231 Experimental Physics 2
Dr Stathes Paganis - e.paganis@shef.ac.uk
G L Squires “Practical Physics” (Cambridge University Press) *Principal*
N C Barford “Experimental Measurements: Precision, Error and Truth”
*Secondary*
J Topping “Errors of observation and their treatment” *Secondary*
PHY232 The Dynamic Interstellar Medium
Prof Paul Crowther - paul.crowther@shef.ac.uk
Physics of the Interstellar Medium (2nd Ed), Dyson & Williams 1997 (IOP)
*Principal*
PHY240 The Physics of Music
Prof John Cockburn - j.cockburn@shef.ac.uk
TBC
PHY245 Physics of Materials
Dr Ashley Cadby - a.cadby@shef.ac.uk
TBC
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PHY248 Physics with Labview
Dr Alastair Buckley - alastair.buckley@shef.ac.uk
TBC
PHY250 From Thermodynamics to Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics I (13 lectures) Prof Tovey - d.r.tovey@shef.ac.uk
Thermodynamics (11 lectures) Dr Jamie Hobbs - jamie.hobbs@shef.ac.uk
Solids I (11 lectures) Dr Luke Wilson - luke.wilson@shef.ac.uk
Maths (22 lectures) Prof David Mowbray - d.mowbray@shef.ac.uk
Dr Alastair Buckley - alastair.buckley@shef.ac.uk
Dr Vitaly Kudryavtsev - v.kudryavtsev@shef.ac.uk
Special Relativity (4 lectures) Dr Ed Daw - e.daw@shef.ac.uk
Thermodynamics:
Blundell and Blundell, "Concepts in Thermal Physics" 2nd edition, Oxford (2010).
Quantum mechanics:
A.C. Phillips, “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics”, Wiley.
Mathematics:
Mary L Boas – Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences (Wiley).
*Secondary*
D W Jordan and P Smith – Mathematical Techniques: An introduction for the
engineering, physical and mathematical sciences, 4th Edition (OUP).
E Kreyszig – Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Wiley).
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PHY251 From Electromagnetism to Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Quantum Mechanics II (12 lectures) Prof Dan Tovey - d.r.tovey@shef.ac.uk
Statistical Mechanics (11 lectures) Prof David Whittaker d.m.whittaker@shef.ac.uk
Atomic Physics (10 lectures) Dr Dimitry Krizhanovskii d.krizhanovskii@shef.ac.uk
Nuclear Physics (8 lectures) Dr Vitaly Kudryavtsev - v.kudryavtsev@shef.ac.uk
Solids II (11 lectures) Dr Luke Wilson - luke.wilson@shef.ac.uk
Electromagnetism (14 lectures) Prof John Cockburn - j.cockburn@ahef.ac.uk
Quantum mechanics:
A.C. Phillips, “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics”, Wiley
Nuclear physics:
Young and Freedman “University Physics with Modern Physics”, published by
Pearson Addison-Wesley.
Statistical Mechanics:
“Statistical Physics” by Mandl (Wiley) *Principal*
PHY303 Nuclear Physics
Prof Neil Spooner - n.spooner@shef.ac.uk
Krane “Introductory Nuclear Physics” (Wiley)
Williams “Nuclear and Particle Physics” (OUP)
Lilley “Nuclear Physics, Principles and Applications” (Wiley)
PHY304 Particle Physics
Dr Chris Booth - c.booth@shef.ac.uk
Text Books:
Introduction to High Energy Physics” Donald H Perkins
Elementary Particles (3rd edition)” I S Hughes *secondary*
Background Reading:
Ideas of Particle Physics” G D Coughlan, J E Dodd and B M Gripaios
Supplementary material is provided on the Web at;
http://www.cbooth.staff.shef.ac.uk/phy304
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PHY305 Stellar Atmospheres
Prof Paul Crowther - paul.crowther@shef.ac.uk
Bohm-Vitense “Introduction to stellar atmospheres: Volume 2” (Cambridge)
*Principal*
Gray “The observation and analysis of stellar photospheres” (2nd Ed,
Cambridge) *secondary*
PHY306 Introduction to Cosmology
Dr Susan Cartwright - s.cartwright@shef.ac.uk
Andrew Liddle, An Introduction to Modern Cosmology *secondary*
Michael Rowan-Robinson, Cosmology *secondary*
Barbara Ryden, Introduction to Cosmology *secondary*
The one I made most use of when writing the course is Ryden, but any one of
these should do fine as a course text. All are in print and available from
bookshops or the Internet; they cost 19, 29 and 39 pounds respectively. The IC
has four copies of each of them, and access to an electronic version of Liddle.
PHY309 Further Quantum Mechanics
Prof David Whittaker - d.m.whittaker@shef.ac.uk
"Quantum Physics" by Gasiorowicz
“Quantum Mechanics” by Zettilli,
PHY313 Mathematical Physics
Prof David Whittaker - d.m.whittaker@shef.ac.uk
"Mathematical Methods in Physical Sciences" by Mary Boas.
"Mathematical Methods for Physicists" by Arfken and Weber.
“Elements of Greens Functions and Propagation” by Barton
PHY320 Nuclear Astrophysics
Dr Lee Thompson - l.thompson@shef.ac.uk
Pagel “Nucleosynthesis and Chemical Evolution of the Galaxies” (CUP)
*principal*
Background reading
Clayton “Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nuclearsynthesis” (Chicago)
*Secondary*
Longair “High Energy Astrophysics” (CUP) *Secondary*
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PHY323 Dark Matter and the Universe
Prof Neil Spooner - n.spooner@shef.ac.uk
Particle Dark Matter Observations, Models and Searches
Edited by: Gianfranco Bertone (CUP)
PHY324 History of Astronomy
Dr Susan Cartwright - s.cartwright@shef.ac.uk
The principal recommended text is
The Cambridge Concise History of Astronomy, edited by Michael Hoskin
More or less what it says on the can! Covers most of the course, but weak on
more recent "history", e.g. space-based instrumentation.
Also worth consulting are:
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Anton Pannekoek, History of Astronomy
Highly respected textbook, but somewhat dated (English edition originally
published in 1961, Dutch original in 1951). Very detailed on astronomy in
antiquity (Babylonians and Greeks).
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Hugh Thurston, Early Astronomy
Goes into more detail than Hoskin, but more readable than Pannekoek.
Only covers the era of naked-eye astronomy (i.e. stops ~1600).
Useful for Topic 2:
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Alan Chalmers, What is this thing called Science?
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Peter Godfrey-Smith, Theory and Reality: an introduction to the
philosophy of science
Two clear and sensible (by the standards of these things) introductions to
the philosophy of science.
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Gregory Derry, What Science is and How it Works
Rather broader and less technical discussion of the nature of science,
including scientific method, scientific worldview, science vs
pseudoscience, etc.
All of these are available in the Information Commons or the Main Library.
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PHY332 Atomic and Laser Physics
Prof Mark Fox - mark.fox@shef.ac.uk
Atoms, Molecules and Photons. Demtröder W (Springer Verlag) *Principal*
The Physics of Atoms and Quanta. Haken H and Wolf H C (Springer Verlag)
*Principal*
Other Useful Books Include:
Optics and Photonics. Smith F G and King T A (Wiley). *Secondary*
Physics of atoms and molecules" Bransden BH and Joachain CJ (Prentice
Hall)*Secondary*
Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and Particles. Eisberg R
and Resnick R (Wiley) *Secondary*
Optoelectronics, an Introduction. Wilson J and Hawkes J (Prentice Hall)
Laser Fundamentals. Silvfast W (Cambridge) *Secondary*
PHY333 Statistical Physics
Prof Nigel Clarke - n.clarke@shef.ac.uk
“Statistical Physics” by Mandl (Wiley) *Principal*
“Concepts in Thermal Physics” by Blundell and Blundell (Oxford) *Principal*
“Molecular Driving Forces” by Dill and Bromberg (Garland Science)
*Secondary*
PHY340 Problem Solving and Advanced Skills in Physics
Dr Chris Booth - c.booth@shef.ac.uk
Dr Ed Daw - e.daw@shef.ac.uk
"200 Puzzling Physics Problems" by Peter Gnadig, Gyula Honyek & Ken Riley
(Cambridge University Press 2001).
"Thinking like a physicist", N Thompson (Hilger 1987) (out of print)
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PHY380 Solid State Physics
Prof M S Skolnick - m.skolnick@shef.ac.uk
Dr D N Krizhanovskii - d.krizhanovskii@shef.ac.uk
Prof D Lidzey - d.lidzey@shef.ac.uk
J R Hook and H E Hall “Solid State Physics” (Wiley)
C Kittel “Introduction to Solid State Physics” (Wiley)
Other useful books are:
H M Rosenberg “ The Solid State” (Oxford)
N W Ashcroft and N D Mermin “Solid State Physics” (Saunders College
Publishing)
J S Blakemore “Solid State Physics” (Cambridge)
PHY381 Advanced Electrodynamics
Dr P Kok - p.kok@shef.ac.uk
D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, Pearson (2008).
PHY382 Semiconductor Physics and Technology
Dr. Wilson -Applications of Semiconductors - Luke.wilson@shef.ac.uk,
Prof Skolnick - New Developments in Semiconductors - m.skolnick@shef.ac.uk
Applications of Semiconductors
Parker G “Introductory Semiconductor Device Physics” (Prentice Hall)
Other useful books include:
Fraser D A “The Physics of Semiconductor Devices” (OUP)
Wilson J, Hawkes J F B “Optoelectronics: An Introduction” (Prentice Hall)
Sze S M “Physics of Semiconductor Devices” (Wiley)
Hook and Hall “Solid State Physics” (Wiley)
New Developments in Semiconductors
J R Hook and H E Hall “Solid State Physics” (Wiley)
C Kittel “Introduction to Solid State Physics” (Wiley)
M J Kelly “Low Dimensional Semiconductors” (Oxford)
J Singh “Physics of Semiconductors and their Heterostructures” (McGraw Hill)
C Weisbuch and B Vinter “Quantum Semiconductor Structures” (Academic
Press)
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PHY401 Cosmic Origins
PHY402 Cosmic Origins (Half Module)
Dr S. Goodwin - Star and Planet Formation - s.goodwin@shef.ac.uk
Prof P. Crowther - Stellar Evolution and Diagnostics for Galaxies Paul.Crowther@shef.ac.uk
Dr S. Littlefair - Transient Universe - s.littlefair@shef.ac.uk
Prof C. Tadhunter - Galaxy Formation and Evolution - c.tadhunter@shef.ac.uk
Star and Planet Formations:
Lecture notes
Stellar Evolution:
Bohm-Vitense: Stellar Astrophysics Vol 3: Stellar Structure & Evolution
(Cambridge)
“Introduction to Sun and Stars” Green and Jones (Cambridge)
Transient Universe:
“An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics”, Carroll & Ostlie, 2007, Pearson.
Galaxy Evolution in the High Redshift Universe:
Lecture notes
PHY420 Biological Physics
Dr Rhoda Hawkins - Rhoda.Hawkins@shef.ac.uk
Dr Ashley Carby - a.cadby@shef.ac.uk
Biological Physics, Philip Nelson
Physical Biology of the Cell, Rob Phillips et al
PHY421 Advanced Particle Physics
Dr Stathes Paganis - e.paganis@shef.ac.uk
Dr Lee Thompson - l.thompson@shef.ac.uk
??
PHY422 Magnetic Resonance: Principles and Applications
Dr Alexander Tartakovskii - a.tartakovskii@sheffield
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PHY435 Physics in an Enterprise Culture
Prof David Lidzey - d.lidzey@shef.ac.uk
See web page:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/physics/teaching/phy435
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PHY461 High Energy Astrophysics
Prof Clive Tadhunter - c.tadhunter@shef.ac.uk
Theory of Radiation Processes
“High Energy Astrophysics” (3nd edition) Longair, Cambridge University Press,
1992/94. (Main reading book) *Principal*
“Radiative Processes in Astrophysics” Rybicki & Lightman, Wiley Interscience
Publications, 1979.
Radio Astronomy
“An Introduction to Radio Astronomy” Burke and Graham-Smith, Cambridge
University Press, 1997.
Xray Astronomy - “Exploring the X-ray Universe” Charles & Seward, Cambridge
University Press, 1997.
Active Galaxies and Quasars - “Active Galactic Nuclei” Robson, John Wiley and
Sons, 1996.
“An introduction to Active Galactic Nuclei” Peterson, Cambridge University
Press, 1997.
PHY466 The Development of Particle Physics
Dr Vitaly Kudryavtsev - v.kudryavtsev@shef.ac.uk
R. N. Cahn and G. Goldhaber . The experimental foundations of particle physics.
Cambridge Univ. Press, 2009. *Principal*
D. H. Perkins. Introduction to high energy physics. Cambridge Univ. Press,
2000. *Principal*
G. D. Coughlan and J. E. Dodd. The ideas of particle physics. Cambridge Univ.
Press, 1994. *Principal*
B. R. Martin and G. Shaw. Particle physics. John Wiley & Sons, 1994.
*Principal*
PHY469 The Physics of Soft Condensed Matter
Prof Mark Geoghegan - mark.geoghegan@shef.ac.uk
Soft Condensed Matter, Prof R A L Jones, OUP *Principal*
PHY472 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Dr Pieter Kok - p.kok@shef.ac.uk
Quantum Processes, Systems, and Information, Schumacher and
Westmoreland, Cambridge 2010.
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PHY475 Optical Properties of Solids
Prof Fox - mark.fox@shef.ac.uk
Optical Properties of Solids, Fox A M, (Oxford University Press). *Principal*
Other useful books:
Introduction to Solid State Physics, Kittel C, (Wiley). *Secondary*
Solid State Physics, Burns G, (Academic). *Secondary*
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