According to Newton In studies of science examples are more useful than rules. With
Theoretical Kaleidoscope by Iosif Khriplovich many concrete problems in classical mechanics
classical electrodynamics quantum mechanics and relativistic quantum mechanics are solved.
This book is not a systematic course on theoretical physics. Rather it uses intuitive
qualitative arguments to solve selected problems of this remarkable science. The book is based
on lectures given by the author over many years. The main source of problems addressed in the
book are taken from the author's own investigations as well as discussions with colleagues and
students. With this book the author hopes readers will be able to see the examples and engage
in thoughtful discussions and arguments of their own. Topics discussed in this book include:
classical mechanics wave phenomena atomic physics semiclassical approximation in complex plane
quantum electrodynamics Theoretical Kaleidoscope is intended for students and physicists both
theoretical and experimentalist and those who will appreciate seeing theoretical physics
through innovative qualitative analysis.
