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Welcome to
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"Thomas Povey’s enthusiasm is infectious... any student who reads the introduction and initial chapter will understand why this book has the potential to change their life." —Mike Nicholson, Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions, University of Bath, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach, University of Oxford (2006-14)
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“This book is about the excitement of mathematics and physics at the school-university boundary... a remarkable collection of intriguing intellectual challenges.” —Professor Richard Prager, Head of Cambridge University School of Technology
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“This instructive book will allow aspiring young scientists to test and expand their knowledge of physics and mathematics, and gain greater confidence in their abilities.” —Professor Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith FRS, Director General of CERN (1994-98)
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“By challenging students with unfamiliar but engaging problems, I hope Professor Povey inspires many more budding physicists and mathematicians to realise their potential.” —Sir Peter Lampl, Founder and Chairman of the Sutton Trust