A clear and lively account of the conceptual foundations of modern physics, this book explores relativity, quantum mechanics, elementary particles and cosmology. Suitable for undergraduate students in non-science subjects, it uses problems and worked examples to help readers develop an understanding...

A clear and lively account of the conceptual foundations of modern physics, this book explores relativity, quantum mechanics, elementary particles and cosmology. Suitable for undergraduate students in non-science subjects, it uses problems and worked examples to help readers develop an understanding of what recent advances in physics actually mean.