Engineering, relativity, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, quantum mechanics. In this comprehensive book, R. Shankar, a physicist with a gift for teaching, known for his infectious enthusiasm, explains in an accessible way the fundamental principles of engineering, relativity, thermodynamics... of electromagnetism, optics, and quantum mechanics.

The book is an ideal introduction for undergraduate students in Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering departments, for advanced high school students, as well as for anyone interested in advancements in the sciences. The reader can also find a plethora of exercises on the Internet, as well as a series of fascinating lectures by the author based on the material of the book.