In a Nutshell¹⁴

Part of Princeton University Press’s burgeoning presence in science textbook publishing, In a Nutshell is a series of concise, accessible, and up-to-date textbooks for advanced undergraduates and graduate students on key subjects in the physical sciences. Topics range from quantum field theory to astrophysics, general relativity, nuclear physics, string theory, elementary particle physics, electromagnetism, condensed matter physics, and more.

Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell, Second Edition Luca Peliti
The essential introduction to modern statistical mechanics—now completely updated and expanded
String Theory in a Nutshell: Second Edition Elias Kiritsis
The essential introduction to modern string theory—now fully expanded and revised
Quantum Many-Body Physics in a Nutshell Edward Shuryak
The ideal textbook for a one-semester introductory course for graduate students or advanced undergraduates
The Standard Model in a Nutshell Dave Goldberg
A concise and authoritative introduction to one of the central theories of modern physics
Group Theory in a Nutshell for Physicists Anthony Zee
A concise, modern textbook on group theory written especially for physicists
Astrophysics in a Nutshell: Second Edition Dan Maoz
The ideal one-semester astrophysics introduction for science undergraduates—now expanded and fully updated
Einstein Gravity in a Nutshell Anthony Zee
An ideal introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity
Classical Electromagnetism in a Nutshell Anupam Garg
A comprehensive, modern introduction to electromagnetism
Elementary Particle Physics in a Nutshell Christopher G. Tully
An introduction to high-energy physics that prepares students to understand the experimental frontier
Statistical Mechanics in a Nutshell Luca Peliti
A concise introduction to statistical mechanics
Condensed Matter in a Nutshell Gerald D. Mahan
A comprehensive introduction to condensed matter and material physics
Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell: Second Edition Anthony Zee
A fully updated edition of the classic text by acclaimed physicist A. Zee
Quantum Mechanics in a Nutshell Gerald D. Mahan
Covering the fundamentals as well as many special topics of current interest, this is the most concise, up-to-date, and accessible graduate-level textbook on quantum mechanics available. Written by Gerald Mahan, a distinguished research...
Nuclear Physics in a Nutshell Carlos A. Bertulani
Nuclear Physics in a Nutshell provides a clear, concise, and up-to-date overview of the atomic nucleus and the theories that seek to explain it. Bringing together a systematic explanation of hadrons, nuclei, and stars for the first time...