# Radically Modern Introductory Physics Text I

- By: David J. Raymond
- Publisher: New Mexico Tech
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/University_Physics/Radically_Modern_Introductory_Physics_Text_I_(Raymond))
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/)
- Read at LibreTexts: https://phys.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/University_Physics/Radically_Modern_Introductory_Physics_Text_I_(Raymond)
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/phys-32917/pdf

The idea for a “radically modern” introductory physics course arose out of frustration with the standard two-semester treatment of the subject. It is basically impossible to incorporate a significant amount of “modern physics” (meaning post-19th century!) in that format. The authors feel that an introductory physics course for non-majors should make an attempt to cover the great accomplishments of physics in the 20th century, since they form such an important part of our scientific culture.