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8 Best Theoretical Physics Books

Goal: Find the best Theoretical Physics books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best theoretical physics books" and study the top 3+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

8 Best Theoretical Physics Books

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1

Mainly Mechanics, Radiation, and Heat

The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Book 1

by Richard P. Feynman

2

A Brief History of Time

by Stephen Hawking

Also recommended by:

Richard Branson, James Clear

3

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Also recommended by:

Vinod Khosla, Richard Dawkins

4

Physics of the Impossible

A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel

by Michio Kaku

Also recommended by:

Mark Zuckerberg

5

Seven Brief Lessons on Physics

by Carlo Rovelli

Also recommended by:

Naval Ravikant

6

In Search of Schrodinger's Cat

Quantum Physics And Reality

by John Gribbin

7

Quantum Mechanics

The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Book 3

by Richard P. Feynman

8

The Elegant Universe

Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory

by Brian Greene

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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