Conquering the Physics GRE

A self-contained guide to the Physics GRE, reviewing all of the topics covered alongside three practice exams with fully worked solutions.

Yoni Kahn (Author), Adam Anderson (Author)

9781108409568, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 March 2018

294 pages
27.5 x 21.9 x 1.6 cm, 0.7 kg

'This gem has become a staple of our course preparing undergraduates for the Physics GRE. The practice exams are even more well matched to the real thing than are the old ETS exams, due to the evolution of the exam. The study sections are unique in their focus on efficiency in problem solving, an important skill not only for the Physics GRE, but for any practicing physicist. My favorite is the chapter on 'Tips and Tricks' - the smallest, but most powerful chapter in the book.' James McLean, State University of New York, Geneseo

The Physics GRE plays a significant role in deciding admissions to nearly all US physics Ph.D. programs, yet few exam-prep books focus on the test's actual content and unique structure. Recognized as one of the best student resources available, this tailored guide has been thoroughly updated for the current Physics GRE. It contains carefully selected review material matched to all of the topics covered, as well as tips and tricks to help solve problems under time pressure. It features three full-length practice exams, revised to accurately reflect the difficulty of the current test, with fully worked solutions so that students can simulate taking the test, review their preparedness, and identify areas in which further study is needed. Written by working physicists who took the Physics GRE for their own graduate admissions to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this self-contained reference guide will help students achieve their best score.

Preface
How to use this book
Resources
1. Classical mechanics
2. Electricity and magnetism
3. Optics and waves
4. Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics
5. Quantum mechanics and atomic physics
6. Special relativity
7. Laboratory methods
8. Specialized topics
9. Special tips and tricks for the Physics GRE
Sample exams and solutions
References
Equation index
Subject index
Problems index.

Subject Areas: Educational: study & revision guides [YQZ], Physics [PH], Astronomy, space & time [PG]