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This book helps readers review and master what they've learned by showing them how to solve thousands of relevant problems.

One of the authors of this algebra-based physics textbook is a Nobel prize winning physicist.  Multiple choice questions are included at the end of each chapter.

This well written book concentrates on the conceptual understanding of physics rather than the mathematical problem solving aspects.  Even someone who is adept at solving physics problems can gain an increased conceptual understanding by reading this book.

A complete basic undergraduate-level course in modern optics for students in physics, technology and engineering. The first half deals with classical physical optics; the second, the quantum nature of light. Many applications of the laser to optics are integrated throughout the text.

This web site contains a complete electronic physics textbook for a one year course at the algebra based level. There is also a calculus based version, Simple Nature, and a conceptual version, Discover Physics.  They can be downloaded electronically for free or purchased as a paper copy.  The author, Ben Crowell, is a professor at Fullerton College and uses these books in his classes there. 

This textbook covers wave motion, electromagnetic theory, propagation of light, geometrical optics, superimposition of waves, polarization, interference, diffraction, fourier optics, lasers and more.

In Physics Demystified best-selling author Stan Gibilisco offers a fun, effective way to learn the fundamentals and general concepts of physics. With Physics Demystified you master the subject one simple step at a time – at your own speed. In order to make the learning process as clear and simple as possible, heavy-duty math, formulas, and equations are kept to a minimum. This unique self-teaching guide offers questions at the end of each chapter and section to pinpoint weaknesses, and a 100-question final exam to reinforce the entire book.

This calculus based physics textbook was written using results from physics education research on how students learn physics.  The text stresses conceptual understanding as a necessary key to quantitative problem solving.  The author pays special attention to concepts that are known to cause learner difficulties.  Many concepts are briefly introduced in the chapter prior to the main chapter covering the concept. 

This classic book provides a complete picture of optics as a whole and is meant to be a reference for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers in any area of optics.

This three volume work was originally designed for a two-year introductory physics course given at the California Institute of Technology — a course designed to take advantage of readers' increasing mathematical prowess and to provide a more comprehensive view of modern-day physics. It is a rigorous undertaking that resulted in a classic reference work for anyone interested in physics.