Exploring Modern Classical Physics: A Comprehensive Guide To Optics, Fluids, Plasmas, Elasticity, Relativity, And Statistical Physics

Modern Classical Physics: Optics, Fluids, Plasmas, Elasticity, Relativity, and Statistical Physics is an advanced textbook by Kip S. Thorne and Roger D. Blandford that presents a comprehensive overview of classical physics beyond the basic mechanics and electromagnetism typically taught at the undergraduate level. Aimed at graduate students and advanced undergraduates, the book covers a wide range of topics—including optics, fluid dynamics, plasma physics, elasticity, special relativity, and statistical physics—highlighting their modern applications and deep connections with contemporary physics research. The text combines rigorous mathematics with physical intuition, making it both thorough and accessible.