Vibrations and Waves

by Anthony P. French

Vibrations and Waves (MIT Introduction Physics)

Genres: Physics, Textbooks, Science, Reference, Nonfiction, School

326 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 1971

Reviews

[Darnel Theagene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for anyone interested in classical wave phenomena or is planning on studying quantum waves in the future. Word of caution, it does get very math/trig heavy in certain proofs and there were multiple times where i was expected to know trig identities in order to follow along with the proofs. I do very much appreciate how, starting with a basic knowledge of simple harmonic motion, the book expands on this and eventually leads you to a deep knowledge of wave behavior. It starts with oscillators, then describes coupled oscillators and eventually equations that allow you to describe the motion of a vibrating string and even waves themselves. I recommend to anyone interested in the study of classical wave phenomena.

[Jonathanstray Stray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was a textbook of mine. God I loved that course... so useful.

[Adam Lantos · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only reason that I don't give it a 5-star rating is because at a few point it does not go the extra mile to provide a few more details to clarify some things or to give a bit more insight as to WHY some things are like they are(like the analysis of the evanescent waves). But it does mostly provide details and intuition and it is a very good book, although I would have it as a supplement for maybe Crawford's Waves.

[Alan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read it. I actually did.

[Steph · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt it when he described the Huygens-Fresnel principle.

[Hannah Parrott · Rating 5 out of 5]

too good for us mere mortals.
ok but tbh wicked useful for phonetics.

[Naura · Rating 4 out of 5]

It helps me understanding my major courses a lot!

[Winston O'Toole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't like it at first. The material jumped from pretty slow and easy into examples which were a bit beyond what I could untangle. But then it turns out I like this? It forces you to think and thinking... is good?

[Laurel · Rating 3 out of 5]

The class I took involving this book was lecture notes oriented, using the book only as a supplement. In that capacity, it worked fine.