Books like Quantum Gravity (Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics) by Carlo Rovelli

Roger Penrose argues that human thought is rooted in deep, non-computable aspects of physics, suggesting true intelligence cannot be fully replicated by any machine.

The story of Richard Feynman, a young physicist who found his place in the world with mentor Richard Feynman.

Gary Zukav's acclaimed exploration of quantum physics, bridging the gap between science and popular culture.

A fascinating look at the historic gathering of the world's leading physicists in Copenhagen, 1932, where the future of science was about to be altered by the Faustian bargains of the era.

A tour de force of science writing, explaining the Standard Model of Elementary Particles in accessible prose and literary references.

Explains the impact of new physics discoveries on our understanding of the world, including how they affect religion.

Optics has recently evolved into one of the most flourishing fields in physics, with photonics finding increasing application in products such as optical thermometers, camera monitors and LED lighting, plus numerous military applications. This book covers the geometrical aspects of optics, the fundamental level of understanding the technology. Beginning with how light is generated and how fast it travels, the book discusses how materials interact with light, how various materials affect the velocity of light, and the ramifications of change in the speed of light. The concept of the index of refraction, and how it is used with Snell's law to produce image forming systems, is developed. An ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate level courses in geometrical optics, this book will also interest those wanting to learn the concepts and theory of geometrical optics. Each chapter contains worked examples, and there are exercises to reinforce the reader's understanding of material.

Applied Physics by Arthur Beiser is a concise study aid that presents key concepts and problems in the field of physics.