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Physics recommended text books

2015-2016


This textbook list is also available sorted by the number of modules for which it is the module text.

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z 
Abrikosov A.A. (1975), Methods of Quantum Field Theory in Statistical Physics, Dover, ISBN 978-0-486-63228-5 (UL: 530.13 ABR)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Alberts B. et al. (2008), Molecular Biology of the Cell (5th edition), Garland, ISBN 978-0-815-34105-5 (UL: 571.6 ALB)
Supplementary for Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine (PHYM008) and The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues (PHY3061).

Arfken G.B. and Weber H.J. (2001), Mathematical methods for physicists (5th edition), Academic Press, ISBN 0-120-59826-4 (UL: 510 ARF)
Text for Methods of Theoretical Physics (PHY3062).
Supplementary for Mathematics Skills (PHY1025) and Mathematics for Physicists (PHY1026).

Armitage P. (2009), Astrophysics of Planet Formation, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-88745-8 (UL: 523.4 ARM)
Supplementary for Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres (PHYM012).

Ashcroft N.W. and Mermin N.D. (1976), Solid State Physics, Holt-Saunders, ISBN 0-03-083993-9 (UL: 530.41 ASH)
Supplementary for Condensed Matter II (PHYM003).

Atkinson K.E. (1989), An Introduction to Numerical Analysis (2nd edition), John Wiley, ISBN 978-0471500230 (UL: 519.4 ATK)
Supplementary for Computational Physics and Modelling (PHYM004).

Baym G. (1969), Lectures on Quantum Mechanics, Benjamin/Cummings, ISBN 8-053-0664-1 (UL: 530.12 BAY)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Bethe H.A. (1986), Intermediate Quantum Mechanics (3rd edition), Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-8053-0757-5 (UL: 530.12 BET)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Binney J. and Merrifield M.R. (1998), Galactic Astronomy, Princeton University Press, ISBN 0-691-02565-7 (UL: 523.112 BIN)
Supplementary for Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics (PHY3066).

Binney J. and Tremaine S. (1988), Galactic Dynamics, Princeton University Press, ISBN 0-691-08445-9 (UL: 523.112 BIN)
Supplementary for Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics (PHY3066).

Boal D.H. (2012), The Mechanics of the Cell (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0521796811 (UL: e-Book)
Supplementary for The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues (PHY3061).

Boas M.L. (2005), Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences (3rd edition), John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 978-0471365808 (UL: 510 BOA)
Supplementary for Mathematics with Physical Applications (PHY2025).

Boeker E. and van Grondelle R. (1995), Environmental Physics, John Wiley and Sons, ISBN 0-471-93931-5 (UL: 628 BOE)
Supplementary for Energy and the Environment (PHY3067).

Bowers R.L. and Deeming T. (1984), Astrophysics 1 - Stars, Jones and Bartlett, ISBN 0-86720-018-9 (UL: 523.01 BOW/X)
Supplementary for Stars (PHY3063).

Bowley R. and Sanchez M. (1996), Introductory Statistical Mechanics, Oxford Science Publications, ISBN 0-19-851794-7 (UL: 530.13 BOW)
Supplementary for Statistical Physics (PHYM001) and Thermal Physics (PHY2023).

Boyle G. (2012), Renewable Energy - Power for a Sustainable Future, OUP/OU, ISBN 978-0-199-54533-9 (UL: 333.82 BOY)
Supplementary for Energy and the Environment (PHY3067).

Burns G. (1985), Solid State Physics, Academic Press, ISBN 0-12-146070-3 (UL: 530.41 BUR)
Supplementary for Condensed Matter II (PHYM003).

Calkin M.G. (1996), Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics, World Scientific, ISBN 981-02-2672-1 (UL: 531 CAL)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).

Caro C.G., Pedley T.J., Schroter R.C. and Seed W.A. (2012), The Mechanics of the Circulation (2nd edition), OUP, ISBN 978-0521151771 (UL: 612.1181 MEC)
Supplementary for The Physics of Living Systems (PHY2029).

Christman J.R. (1988), Fundamentals of Solid State Physics, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-81095-9 (UL: 530.41 CHR)
Supplementary for Condensed Matter I (PHY2024).

Coles P. and Lucchin F. (2002), Cosmology - the Origin and Evolution of Cosmic Structure (2nd edition), Wiley, ISBN 978-0-471-48909-2 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics (PHY3066).

Cotterill R. (2002), Biophysics: An Introduction, Wiley, ISBN 978-0471485384 (UL: 571.4 COT)
Supplementary for The Physics of Living Systems (PHY2029) and The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues (PHY3061).

Cottingham W.M. and Greenwood D.A. (1998), An Introduction to the Standard Model of Particle Physics, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-58832-4 (UL: 539.72 COT)
Supplementary for Nuclear and High Energy Physics (PHY3052).

Daune M. (1999), Molecular Biophysics: Structures in Motion, Oxford, ISBN 978-0198577829 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for The Physics of Living Systems (PHY2029).

Davydov A.S. (1965), Quantum Mechanics, Pergamon Press, ISBN 978-0-080-13143-6 (UL: 530.12)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

De Pater I. and Lissauer J. (2010), Planetary Sciences (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-85371-2 (UL: 523.0074 DEP)
Text for Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres (PHYM012).

DeVries P.L. and Hasbun J.E. (2010), A First Course in Computational Physics, Jones and Bartlett (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Computational Physics and Modelling (PHYM004).

Diels J.C. and Rudolph W. (2006), Ultrashort Laser Pulse Phenomena (2nd edition), Academic Press, ISBN 978-0-122-15493-5 (UL: 621.366 DIE)
Supplementary for Ultrafast Physics (PHY3069).

Doniach S. and Sondheimer E.H. (1974), Green's Funtion for Solid State Physic, Benjamin, ISBN 8-0532394-5 (UL: 530.41 DON)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Eastop T.D. and Croft D.R. (1990), Energy Efficiency for Engineers and Technologists, Longman, ISBN 0-582-03184-2 (UL: 621.042 EAS)
Supplementary for Energy and the Environment (PHY3067).

Eisberg R.M. and Resnick R. (1974), Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei and Particles, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-23464-8 (UL: 530.12 EIS)
Supplementary for Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002A), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002B) and Quantum Mechanics II (IS) (PHYM014).

Englert B.G. (2015), Lectures on Classical Mechanics, World Scientific, ISBN 978-981-4678-44-5 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).

Ethier C.R. and Simmons C.A. (2007), Introductory Biomechanics: From Cells to Organisms, Cambridge, ISBN 978-0521841122 (UL: 571.43 ETH)
Supplementary for The Physics of Living Systems (PHY2029) and The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues (PHY3061).

Faissler W.L. (1991), Introduction to Modern Electronics, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-62242-7 (UL: 621.381 FAI)
Supplementary for IT and Electronics Skills (PHY1028).

Fetter A.L. and Walecka J.D. (2003), Quantum Theory of Many-Particle Systems, Dover, ISBN 978-0-486-42827-7 (UL: 530.144 FET)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Feynman R.P. and Hibbs A.R. (1965), Quantum Mechanics and Path Integrals, McGraw Hill, ISBN 0-07-020650-3 (UL: 530.12 FEY)
Supplementary for Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

Feynman R.P., Leighton R.B. and Sands M. (1963), Lectures on Physics, Vol. I, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-02116-1 (UL: 530 FEY/X)
Supplementary for Waves and Optics (PHY1023).

Feynman R.P., Leighton R.B. and Sands M. (1963), Lectures on Physics, Vol. II, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-02117-X (UL: 530 FEY/X)
Supplementary for Vector Mechanics (PHY1021) and Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

Feynman R.P., Leighton R.B. and Sands M. (1965), Lectures on Physics, Vol. III, (UL: 530 FEY/X)
Supplementary for Vector Mechanics (PHY1021) and Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Flowers B.H. and Mendoza E. (1970), Properties of Matter, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-26497-0 (UL: 530.4 FLO)
Supplementary for Properties of Matter (PHY1024).

Fowles G.R. and Cassiday G.L. (2004), Analytical Mechanics (7th edition), Brooks Cole, ISBN 0-534-49492-7 (UL: 531FOW)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).

Fung Y.C. (2010), Biomechanics: the mechanics of living tissues (2nd edition), Springer, ISBN 978-1-441-93104-7 (UL: 612.01441 FUN )
Supplementary for The Physics of Living Systems (PHY2029) and The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues (PHY3061).

Garg A. (2012), Classical Electromagnetism in a Nutshell, Princeton University Press, ISBN 978-0-691-13018-7 (UL: 537 GAR)
Supplementary for Electromagnetism II (PHY3051).

Gerry C.C. and Knight P.L. (2004), Introductory Quantum Optics, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-52735-4 (UL: 535.15 GER)
Supplementary for Quantum Optics and Photonics (PHYM015).

Giordano N.J. and Nakanishi H. (2006), Computational Physics (2nd edition), Pearson, ISBN 978-0-131-46990-7 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Computational Physics and Modelling (PHYM004).

Goldstein H., Poole C. and Safko J. (2002), Classical Mechanics (3rd edition), Addison Wesley, ISBN 0-201-65702-3 (UL: 531 GOL)
Supplementary for Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068) and Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).

Good R.H. (1999), Classical Electromagnetism, Saunders College Publishing, ISBN 0-03-022353-9 (UL: 537 GOO)
Supplementary for Electromagnetism I (PHY2021).

Goodstein D.L. (2002), States of Matter, Dover, ISBN 978-0-486-49506-4 (UL: 530.4 GOO)
Supplementary for Statistical Physics (PHYM001) and Thermal Physics (PHY2023).

Gregory R.D. (2006), Classical Mechanics, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-534097 (UL: 531 GRE)
Text for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).
Supplementary for Mathematics with Physical Applications (PHY2025).

Griffiths D.J. (2014), Introduction to Electrodynamics (4th edition), Pearson Education, ISBN 978-0-321-85656-2 (UL: 537.6 GRI)
Text for Electromagnetism I (PHY2021), Electromagnetism II (PHY3051) and Electromagnetism II (IS) (PHY3054).
Supplementary for Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

Halzen F. and Martin A.D. (1984), Quarks and Leptons: An Introductory Course in Modern Particle Physics, John Wiley, ISBN 0-471-88741-2 (UL: 539.721 HAL)
Supplementary for Nuclear and High Energy Physics (PHY3052).

Harrison E.R. (1981), Cosmology: the Science of the Universe, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-22981-2 (UL: 523.1 HAR/X)
Supplementary for Introduction to Astrophysics (PHY1022).

Hartle J.B. (2003), Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein's General Relativity, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 9-7808-0538-6622 (UL: 530.11 HAR)
Supplementary for Relativity and Cosmology (PHYM006).

Haswell C.A. (2010), Transiting Exoplanets, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-13938-0 (UL: 523.24 HAS)
Supplementary for Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres (PHYM012).

Hecht E. (1987), Optics (2nd edition), Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201116111 (UL: 535 HEC)
Supplementary for Waves and Optics (PHY1023).

Heitler W. (1954), Quantum Theory of Radiation, Clarendon Press (UL: 530.14 HEI)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Hey T. and Walters P.W. (1987), The Quantum Universe, CUP, ISBN 0-521-31845-9 (UL: 530.12HEY)
Supplementary for Introduction to Astrophysics (PHY1022).

Hille B. (2001), Ionic Channels of Excitable Membranes (3rd edition), Sinauer Associates, ISBN 978-0-878-93321-1 (UL: On order)
Supplementary for Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine (PHYM008).

Hobbie R.K. (2010), Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology, (4th edition), Springer, ISBN 978-1-441-92167-3 (UL: 574.191 HOB/X)
Supplementary for Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine (PHYM008).

Hook J.R. and Hall H.E. (1991), Solid State Physics (2nd edition), Wiley, ISBN 0-471-928054 (UL: 530.41 HOO)
Supplementary for Condensed Matter I (PHY2024) and Condensed Matter II (PHYM003).

Inkson J.C. (1984), Many Body Theory of Solids, Plenum, ISBN 0-306-41326-4 (UL: 530.144 INK)
Supplementary for Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068) and Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Jackson J.D. (1998), Classical Electrodynamics (3rd edition), Wiley, ISBN 0-471-30932-X (UL: 537.6 JAC)
Supplementary for Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

James G. (1993), Advanced modern engineering mathematics, Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-56519-6 (UL: 510.2462 JAM)
Supplementary for Mathematics with Physical Applications (PHY2025).

Jaros M. (1989), Physics and Applications of Semiconductor Microstructures, Clarendon, ISBN 0-198-53927-4 (UL: 537.622 JAR)
Supplementary for Lasers, Materials and Nanoscale Probes for Quantum Applications (PHY2031).

K.F. Riley, Hobson M.P. and Bence S.J. (2006), Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide (3rd edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0521679718 (UL: On Order)
Text for Mathematics with Physical Applications (PHY2025).

Kaplan D. and Glass L. (1995), Understanding Nonlinear Dynamics, Springer-Verlag, ISBN 0-387-94440-0 (UL: 515.352 KAP)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).

Kenyon I. (1990), General Relativity, Oxford University Press (UL: 530.11 KEN)
Supplementary for Relativity and Cosmology (PHYM006).

Kernighan B.W. and Richie D.M. (1988), The C Programming Language (2nd edition), Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-110362-8 (UL: 001.6424/C KER)
Supplementary for Scientific Programming in C (PHY2027) and Computational Physics and Modelling (PHYM004).

Kibble T.W.B. (1985), Classical Mechanics (3rd edition), Longman, ISBN 0-582-45023-3 (UL: 531 KIB)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).

Kittel C. (2005), Introduction to Solid State Physics (8th edition), Wiley, ISBN 978-0-471-41526-8 (UL: 530.41 KIT)
Text for Condensed Matter I (PHY2024) and Condensed Matter II (PHYM003).
Supplementary for Properties of Matter (PHY1024), Electromagnetism II (PHY3051) and Electromagnetism II (IS) (PHY3054).

Krane K.S. (1987), Introductory Nuclear Physics, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-80553-X (UL: 539.7 KRA)
Supplementary for Nuclear and High Energy Physics (PHY3052).

Kreyszig E. (2005), Advanced Engineering Mathematics (9th edition), Wiley, ISBN 978-0-471-72897-9 (UL: 510.2462 KRE)
Supplementary for Mathematics with Physical Applications (PHY2025).

Lambourne R. (2010), Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology, Cambridge, ISBN 9-7805-2113-1384 (UL: 530.11 LAM/X)
Text for Relativity and Cosmology (PHYM006).

Landau L.D. and Lifshitz E.M. (1975), Classical Theory of Fields (Vol. 2) (4th edition), Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 978-0-750-62768-9 (UL: 530.141 LAN)
Supplementary for Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

Landau L.D. and Lifshitz E.M. (1976), Mechanics (Vol. 1) (3rd edition), Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 978-0-750-62896-9 (UL: 531 LAN)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032) and Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

Lawrence A. (2013), Astronomical Measurement:A Concise Guide (2014th edition), Springer Praxis, ISBN 978-3-642-39834-6 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Observing the Universe (PHY2030).

Leake M.C. (2013), Single Molecule Cellular Biophysics, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-1-107-00583-9 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine (PHYM008).

Leech J.W. (1965), Classical Mechanics, Methuen and Co., ISBN 0-412-20070-8 (UL: 531 LEE)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).

Lilley J. (2001), Nuclear Physics: Principles and Applications, John Wiley, ISBN 0-471-97935-X (UL: 539.7 LIL)
Supplementary for Nuclear and High Energy Physics (PHY3052).

Longair M. (1992), High Energy Astrophysics: Particles, Photons and Their Detection, Vol. I (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-38773-6 (UL: 523.01 LON)
Supplementary for Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics (PHY3066).

Longair M. (1994), High Energy Astrophysics: Stars, the Galaxy and the Interstellar Medium, Vol. II (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-43584-6 (UL: 523.01 LON)
Supplementary for Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics (PHY3066).

Lorrain P., Corson D.R. and Lorrain F. (1987), Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (3rd edition), Freeman, ISBN 0-716-71869-3 (UL: 530.141 LOR)
Supplementary for Electromagnetism I (PHY2021).

Loudon R. (2000), The Quantum Theory of Light (3rd edition), Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0198501763 (UL: 535.15 Lou)
Supplementary for Quantum Optics and Photonics (PHYM015).

MacKay D. (2008), Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air, www.withouthotair.com (UL: eBook)
Supplementary for Energy and the Environment (PHY3067).

MacKay D. (2008), Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air, UIT Cambridge Ltd, ISBN 978-1-906860-01-1 (UL: 333.794 MACK)
Supplementary for Energy and the Environment (PHY3067).

Mandl F. (1971), Statistical Physics, John Wiley, ISBN 0-471-56658-6 (UL: 530.132 MAN)
Text for Thermal Physics (PHY2023) and Statistical Physics (PHYM001).

Mathews J. and Walker R.L. (1970), Mathematical Methods of Physics (2nd edition), Benjamin, ISBN 0-805-37002-1 (UL: 530.15 MAT)
Supplementary for Methods of Theoretical Physics (PHY3062).

McGrath M. (2002), C Programming in Easy Steps (3rd edition), Computer Step, ISBN 1-840-78203-X (UL: 005.133 MCG)
Text for Scientific Programming in C (PHY2027).

McMurry S.M. (1994), Quantum Mechanics, Addison Wesley, ISBN 0-201-54439-3 (UL: 530.12 MCM)
Supplementary for Quantum Mechanics I (PHY2022), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002A), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002B) and Quantum Mechanics II (IS) (PHYM014).

Mertz J. (2009), Introduction to Optical Microscopy, Roberts and Co., ISBN 978-0-981-51948-7 (UL: On order)
Supplementary for Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine (PHYM008).

Messiah A. (1981), Quantum Mechanics, Vol. I (12th edition), North Holland, ISBN 978-0-720-40044-1 (UL: 530.12 MES)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Messiah A. (1981), Quantum Mechanics, Vol. II (1st edition), North Holland, ISBN 978-0-720-40045-8 (UL: 530.12 MES)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Miller A., Reid D.T. and Finlayson D.M. (Eds) (2004), Ultrafast Photonics, Taylor and Francis, ISBN 978-0-750-30904-2 (UL: 621.3827 MIL)
Supplementary for Ultrafast Physics (PHY3069).

Nozieres P. and Pines D. (1999), Theory of Quantum Liquids, Westview Press, ISBN 978-0-738-20229-7 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Open University SM355 Course Team (1986), Quantum Mechanics: Units 12-14, Open University (UL: 530.12 OPE/X)
Supplementary for Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002A), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002B) and Quantum Mechanics II (IS) (PHYM014).

Open University SM355 Course Team (1986), Quantum Mechanics: Units 15-16, Open University (UL: 530.12 OPE/X)
Supplementary for Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002A), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002B) and Quantum Mechanics II (IS) (PHYM014).

Open University Science Foundation Course Team (1988), Quantum Mechanics: An introduction, Open University (UL: 500 OPE/X)
Supplementary for Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002A), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002B) and Quantum Mechanics II (IS) (PHYM014).

Oualline S. (1997), Practical C Programming (3rd edition), O'Reilly, ISBN 1-565-92306-5 (UL: 005.133 OUA)
Supplementary for Scientific Programming in C (PHY2027).

Pain H.J. (2005), The Physics of Vibrations and Waves (6th edition), Wiley, ISBN 0-470-01296-X (UL: 531.32 PAI)
Supplementary for Waves and Optics (PHY1023).

Paley J. (Ed) (2006), Handbook of Biological Confocal Microscopy (3rd edition), Springer, ISBN 978-0-387-25921-5 (UL: On order)
Supplementary for Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine (PHYM008).

Park D. (1974), Introduction to the Quantum Theory (2nd edition), McGraw-Hill (UL: 530.12 PAR)
Supplementary for Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002A), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002B) and Quantum Mechanics II (IS) (PHYM014).

Pauling L. and Wilson E.B. (1935), Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, McGraw-Hill (UL: 530.12 PAU)
Supplementary for Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002A), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002B) and Quantum Mechanics II (IS) (PHYM014).

Pedrotti F.L. and Pedrotti F.J.L.S. (2007), Introduction to Optics (3rd edition), Pearson Prentice-Hall, ISBN 978-0-131-97133-2 (UL: 535 PED)
Supplementary for Waves and Optics (PHY1023) and Quantum Optics and Photonics (PHYM015).

Pethick C.J. and Smith H. (2008), Bose-Einstein Condensation in Dilute Gases (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-84651-6 (UL: 530.43 PET)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Phillips A.C. (1999), The Physics of Stars (2nd edition), Wiley, ISBN 0-471-98797-2 (UL: 523.8 PHI)
Supplementary for Stars (PHY3063).

Phillips R., Kondev J. and Theriot J. (2013), Physical Biology of the Cell (2nd edition), Garland Science, ISBN 978-0815344506 (UL: 571.6 PHI)
Supplementary for The Physics of Living Systems (PHY2029) and The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues (PHY3061).

Pierrehumbert R. (2010), Principles of Planetary Climate, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-86556-2 (UL: 551.5 PIE)
Supplementary for Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres (PHYM012).

Pitaevskii L.P. and Lifshitz E.M. (1980), Statistical Physics (Part 2), Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 978-0-750-62636-1 (UL: 530.13 LAN)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Press W.H., Teukolsky S.A., Wetterling W.T. and Flannery B.P. (2007), Numerical Recipes (3rd edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-88068-8 (UL: 518.0285 PRE/X)
Supplementary for Computational Physics and Modelling (PHYM004).

Prialnik and D. (2009), An Introduction to the Theory of Stellar Structure and Evolution (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press, ISBN 978-0-521-86604-0 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Stars (PHY3063).

R. Skomski (2008), Simple Models of Magnetism, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978--0-19-857075-2 (UL: Online)
Supplementary for Ultrafast Physics (PHY3069).

Rae A.I.M. (2007), Quantum Mechanics (5th edition), Chapman and Hal, ISBN 1-584-88970-5 (UL: 530.12 RAE)
Text for Quantum Mechanics I (PHY2022), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002A), Quantum Mechanics II (PHYM002B) and Quantum Mechanics II (IS) (PHYM014).

Ramage J. (1997), Energy: A Guidebook, An Opus book, OUP, ISBN 0-192-88022-5 (UL: 333.79 RAM)
Supplementary for Energy and the Environment (PHY3067).

Reitz J.R., Milford F.J. and Christy R.W. (1993), Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory (4th edition), Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-52624-7 (UL: 530.141 REI)
Supplementary for Electromagnetism I (PHY2021), Electromagnetism II (PHY3051) and Electromagnetism II (IS) (PHY3054).

Rybicki G.B. and Lightman A.L. (2004), Radiative Processes in Astrophysics, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-82759-2 (UL: 523.01 RYB)
Supplementary for Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics (PHY3066).

S. Maekawa, S.O. Valenzuela, E. Saitoh and T. Kimura (Eds) (2012), Spin Current, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-960038-0 (UL: 621.381 MAE)
Supplementary for Ultrafast Physics (PHY3069).

Sakurai J.J. and Napolitano J.J. (2010), Modern Quantum Mechanics (2nd edition), , ISBN 978-0-805-38291-4 (UL: 530.12 SAK)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Schiff L.I. (1968), Quantum mechanics (3rd edition), McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-070-55287-8 (UL: 530.12 SCH)
Supplementary for Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

Schrieffer J.R. (1971), Theory of Superconductivity (3rd edition), Westview Press, ISBN 978-0-7-3820120-7 (UL: 537.623 SCH)
Supplementary for Quantum Many-Body Theory (PHYM013).

Schwinger J., Deraad L.L., Milton K.A., Tsai W. and Norton J. (1998), Classical Electrodynamics, Perseus Books, ISBN 9-780-738200-56-9 (UL: On order)
Supplementary for Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

Seager S. (2010), Exoplanet Atmospheres: Physical Processes, Princeton University Press, ISBN 978-1-40-083530-0 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres (PHYM012).

Shepherd P.J. (2013), A Course in Theoretical Physics, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 978-1-118-48134-9 (UL: On order)
Supplementary for Thermal Physics (PHY2023) and Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

Smith R.C. (1995), Observational Astrophysics, CUP, ISBN 0-521-27834-1 (UL: 523.01 SMI)
Supplementary for Observing the Universe (PHY2030) and IT and Astrophysics Skills (PHY1029).

Sneppen K. and Zocchi G. (2005), Physics in Molecular Biology, Cambridge, ISBN 978-0521844192 (UL: On order)
Supplementary for The Physics of Living Systems (PHY2029).

Sparke L.S. and Gallagher III J.S. (2007), Galaxies in the Universe: An Introduction (2nd edition), CUP, ISBN 978-0-52-167186-6 (UL: 523.112 SPA)
Text for Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics (PHY3066).

Spiegel M.R. and Lipschutz S. (2009), Schaum's Outline of Vector Analysis (2nd edition), McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-1615-45-7 (UL: 515.63)
Supplementary for Vector Mechanics (PHY1021) and Mathematics for Physicists (PHY1026).

Spiegel M.R. (1971), Advanced Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, Schaum Outline Series, McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-070-60216-6 (UL: 510 SPI)
Supplementary for Mathematics Skills (PHY1025), Mathematics for Physicists (PHY1026) and Mathematics with Physical Applications (PHY2025).

Stauffer D. (1985), Introduction to Percolation Theory, Taylor and Francis, ISBN 0-850-663156 (UL: 530.13 STA)
Supplementary for Methods of Theoretical Physics (PHY3062).

Storey N. (1998), Electronics: A Systems Approach (2nd edition), Addison-Wesley, ISBN 020117796x (UL: 621.381 STO)
Text for IT and Electronics Skills (PHY1028).

Stroud K.A. and Booth D.J. (2011), Advanced Engineering Mathematics (5th edition), Paulgrave MacMillan, ISBN 978-0-23-027548-5 (UL: 510.2462 STR)
Text for Mathematics for Physicists (PHY1026).
Supplementary for Mathematics Skills (PHY1025).

Stroud K.A. and Booth D.J. (2013), Engineering Mathematics (7th edition), Paulgrave MacMillan, ISBN 978-1-137-03120-4 (UL: 510.2462 STR)
Text for Mathematics Skills (PHY1025).
Supplementary for Mathematics for Physicists (PHY1026) and Mathematics with Physical Applications (PHY2025).

Svelto O. (1998), Principles of Lasers (4th edition), Plenum Press, ISBN 0-306-45748-2 (UL: 535.58 SVE/X)
Supplementary for Lasers, Materials and Nanoscale Probes for Quantum Applications (PHY2031).

Symon K.R. (1971), Mechanics (3rd edition), Addison Wesley, ISBN 0-201-07392-7 (UL: 531 SYM)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).

Thijssen J. (2007), Computational Physics (2nd edition), Cambridge, ISBN 978-0521833462 (UL: On Order)
Supplementary for Computational Physics and Modelling (PHYM004).

Thornton S.T. and Marion J.B. (2003), Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems (5th edition), Tomson, ISBN 0-534-40896-6 (UL: 531.11MAR)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032) and Vector Mechanics (PHY1021).

Tortora G.J. and Derrickson B. (2011), Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (13th edition), John Wiley, ISBN 978-0-470-92429-7 (UL: 612 TOR/X)
Text for The Physics of Living Systems (PHY2029).

Twidell J. and Weir T. (2015), Renewable Energy Resources (3rd edition), F. and F.N. Spon, ISBN 978-0-415-58438-8 (UL: 621.4 TWI)
Supplementary for Energy and the Environment (PHY3067).

Williams W.S.C. (1991), Nuclear and Particle Physics, Clarendon, ISBN 0-198-52046-8 (UL: 539.7 WIL)
Text for Nuclear and High Energy Physics (PHY3052).

Wilson J. and Hawkes J.F.B. (1998), Optoelectronics: An Introduction (3rd edition), Prentice-Hall, ISBN 0-131-03961-X (UL: 621.36 WIL)
Supplementary for Lasers, Materials and Nanoscale Probes for Quantum Applications (PHY2031).

Young H.D., Freedman R.A. and Ford A.L. (2013), University Physics with Modern Physics Technology Update (13th edition), Addison-Wesley, ISBN 978-1-292-02063-1 (UL: 530 YOU)
Text for Introduction to Astrophysics (PHY1022), Vector Mechanics (PHY1021), Waves and Optics (PHY1023) and Properties of Matter (PHY1024).

Ziman J.M. (1969), Elements of Advanced Quantum Theory, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 521-07458-4 (UL: 530.12 ZIM)
Supplementary for Principles of Theoretical Physics (PHY3068).

ter Haar D. (1971), Elements of Hamiltonian Mechanics, Pergamon Press (UL: 531 HAA)
Supplementary for Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics (PHY2032).

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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