Literature for an Introduction to Physics

Nolting - Grundkurs Theoretische Physik 1
© Springer

Title: Grundkurs Theoretische Physik 1: Klassische Mechanik und mathematische Vorbereitungen
Author: Wolfgang Nolting
Publisher:Springer
ISBN: 978-3662575833
Price: 39,99€

The “Nolting”, analogous to "Demtröder" in experimental physics, is considered one of the standard works in theoretical physics at the beginning of studies. This is also a book series, whereby the first part is listed here.

Tipler
© Spektrum

Title: Physik: für Wissenschaftler und Ingenieure
Author: Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca
Publisher: Spektrum
ISBN: 978-3827411648
Price: 79,99€
    
The “Tipler” offers a good overview of all topics of the basic studies. It impresses with its clear structure in chapters, summary and exercises and covers the areas of mechanics, thermodynamics, electrodynamics as well as the main areas of modern physics.

Demtröder - Experimentalphysik 1
© Springer

Title: Experimentalphysik 1: Mechanik und Wärme
Authorenschaft: Wolfgang Demtröder
Publisher:Springer
ISBN: 978-3662548462
Price: 44,99€

The “Demtröder” is considered one of the standard works for experimental physics at the beginning of studies. The book listed here is the first part of a book series that covers the study contents of the first semesters similar to the course of lectures and thus introduces the basics of (experimental) physics. Each volume covers approximately the contents of one semester.

Gerthsen Physik
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Title: Gerthsen Physik
Author: Dieter Meschede
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 978-3662459768
Price: 54,99€

In terms of content, the “Gerthsen” is comparable to the “Tipler”, suitable for reference and as an introduction to the topics of mechanics, waves, heat, electricity and optics, as well as modern physics. The exercises with solutions should be highlighted.

Harten
© Springer

Title: Physik: Eine Einführung für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler
Author: Ulrich Harten
Publisher: Springer
IBAN: 978-3662616970
Price: 32,99€

Originally written for engineers, this book summarises essential physics topics in an understandable style. The focus here is on mechanics and electricity. A large number of exercises serve to deepen the knowledge.

Metzler
© Westermann Schulbuch

Title: Metzler Physik SII
Author: Joachim Grehn, Joachim Krause
Publisher: Westermann Schulbuch
IBAN: 978-3141001006
Price: 40,95€

Metzler Physik is actually a textbook for the upper school. However, it explains many areas covered in detail in the basic studies in a short and clear manner, so that it is often consulted as an introduction to a topic.

Halliday
© Wiley-VCH

Title: Halliday Physik
Author: David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
IBAN: 978-3527413560
Price: 79,00€

The "Halliday" competes with "Tipler" and "Gerthsen". It impresses with a large number of exercises and chapter introductions with current and exciting facts.

Großmann
© Springer

Title: Mathematischer Einführungskurs für die Physik
Author: Siegfried Großmann
Publisher: Springer
IBAN: 978-3835102545
Price: 39,99€

This book is readily recommended for reviewing the required mathematics. Terms such as fields, gradient, divergence, rotation, Nabla operator, vector integration and others are explained here.

Hoever
© Springer

Title: Vorkurs Mathematik: Theorie und Aufgaben mit vollständig durchgerechneten Lösungen
Author: Georg Hoever
Publisher: Springer
IBAN: 978-3642548703
Price: 32,99€

An alternative to "Rechenmethoden für Studierende der Physik im ersten Jahr" is "Vorkurs Mathematik". This book shines with numerous tasks for consolidation and the corresponding solutions.

Kallenrode
© Springer

Title: Rechenmethoden der Physik: Mathematischer Begleiter zur Experimentalphysik
Author: May-Britt Kallenrode
Publisher: Springer
IBAN: 978-3540214540
Price: 49,99€

This book is a somewhat more detailed alternative to "Physics with a Pencil". Here, mathematical methods of the basic studies are worked through in a practice-oriented manner.  The numerous exercises and solutions should be emphasised.

Otto
© Springer

Title: Rechenmethoden für Studierende der Physik im ersten Jahr: Einfach und praktisch erklärt
Author: Markus Otto
Publisher: Springer
IBAN: 978-3662577929
Price: 34,99€

This book introduces the computational methods taught and required in the first year of study and therefore stands out as both a preparatory and a companion book to the first year.

Schulz
© Europa-Lehrmittel

Title: Physik mit Bleistift: Das analytische Handwerkszeug der Naturwissenschaftler
Author: Hermann Schulz
Publisher: Europa-Lehrmittel
IBAN: 978-3808558676
Price: 26,70€

Based on the range of topics in experimental physics, the basic mathematical knowledge of the first semesters is presented clearly. For example, kinematics and tensors, but also Fourier transformations are dealt with here.