Looking for the right physics book

[ParagonOrder]

Hi everyone, this question may be asked alot, but I haven't been satisfied yet.. I am actually a biology student, but I know that physics is the fundamental science, and i want to have a picture of the universe. I want to give an example of what I am looking for: In Biology Ernst Mayr is was a very prominant figure, a giant, he wrote a book called "This is Biology" (very good book). Its scope spanned the whole of the field, ecology, evolution, molecular biology etc... And it discusses unanswered questions in biology, the philosophy of biology, even the philosophy of science. Without being too technical and going into too much depth, but also not being too dumbed down, this is a scientist discussing with other scientists and lay people alike. in a genuine matter, what he thinks about the science and what it has to say in its entirety. It discusses new ideas in a reasonable matter without high flying jargon, and how they may be approached. I would love it if there were an equivalent type book in physics by a distinguished physicist. I am not looking for "A Brief History of Time", or "The Elegant Universe" and those type of dumbed down, high flying popular science books you don't end up learning much from. I want some honest and genuine discussions of truth. But I am not a physics major, so I don't know if I am going to read textbooks you know? I have a few lying around anyway that may help if I need them, but id rather just a nice book. I have read Richard Feynman, he is spectacular, but maybe something more in depth than QED and the Character of Physical Law, touching on more modern ideas? I would appreciate it very much!

 

[R.Mesri]

I'm glad you're looking for an in-depth book on physics, and I would recommend "The Quantum World" by Kenneth Ford. This book is written for a general audience, but goes into detail about quantum mechanics and its implications. It covers many of the modern ideas in physics, such as the nature of space and time, the uncertainty principle, and the wave-particle duality. It also discusses the philosophical implications of these ideas, and provides a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of quantum mechanics. Another great book on physics is "The Fabric of the Cosmos" by Brian Greene. This book is a bit more advanced than "The Quantum World", but still accessible to a general audience. It covers topics such as cosmology, the nature of space and time, and the current understanding of fundamental particles and forces. The book also discusses the philosophical implications of these ideas, and provides an overview of the current understanding of the universe. Finally, if you're looking for a more technical book on physics, I would recommend "Modern Physics" by Richard Feynman. This book is a classic text on the subject, and it covers topics such as quantum mechanics, relativity, and particle physics. It is a bit more technical than the other books mentioned, but it is still accessible to a general audience. I hope this helps!