Theories of matter space and time : classical theories N Evans (University of Southampton) S F King (University of Southampton): Classical theories This book and its sequel (Theories of Matter Space and Time: Quantum Theories) are taken from third and fourth year undergraduate Physics courses at Southampton University UK. The aim of both books is to move beyond the initial courses in classical mechanics special relativity electromagnetism and quantum theory to more sophisticated views of these subjects and their interdependence. The goal is to guide undergraduates through some of the trickier areas of theoretical physics with concise analysis while revealing the key elegance of each subject.