What is Recommendation: Definition and 319 Discussions

A recommendation in the European Union, according to Article 288 of the [Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union] (formerly Article 249 TEC), is one of two kinds of non-legal binding acts cited in the Treaty of Rome.
Recommendations are without legal force but are negotiated and voted on according to the appropriate procedure. Recommendations differ from regulations, directives and decisions, in that they are not binding for Member States. Though without legal force, they do have a political weight. The Recommendation is an instrument of indirect action aiming at preparation of legislation in Member States, differing from the Directive only by the absence of obligatory power.

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    Get Expert Advice on Purchasing Fluke Products

    i need some advice to purchase Fluke product.. i would like to measure for circuit board: AC current and DC current Voltage DC and AC resistor value and capacitor hope to have some good recommendation from you guys
  2. J

    Engineering Book recommendation - Mech. Eng.

    Hi everyone, I'm currentyly doing my master in Control Systems (mechanical engineering), and since I'm nearly graduating I was contemplating at what I've learned so far. Upon doing so, I realized that there where some areas I seriously lack knowledge in areas that I assume are important...
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    Recommendation for a Physics Simulation Software

    Hi All, I'm studying physics by myself and would like a recommendation for a physics simulation software I can play with. Something I can play around with the variables and see what happens. Suggestions? Andre
  4. Motivanka

    Mathematical analysis (Book recommendation)

    I don't know is this good place to put this topic anyway I am on the first year of physics and I am struggling with mathematical analysis. I can't understand a lot of thngs that we are doing actually I can't even follow our lectures. I would be really grateful if someone recommend me a book that...
  5. Dishsoap

    Is it weird to give a thank-you gift for letters of recommendation?

    I noticed that there is another thread on this, however my situation is a bit different in that I am only a junior so it is very possible I will be asking these professors for a letter of recommendation again. I think that a gift card or something similar would be a bit inappropriate (though I...
  6. crador

    Letter of recommendation from father

    Hi all, this may seem like a silly question to you, but nevertheless: I am considering having my father write me a recommendation for applying to graduate level programs in ocean engineering. The reason for this is that although I have two professors who can attest to my merit in terms of...
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    Discrete Seeking Recommendation on Discrete Mathematics textbook

    Dear Physics Forum mentors, I am an undergraduate sophomore with double majors in mathematics and microbiology. I wrote this email to seek your recommendation on the discrete mathematics textbook that is in-depth, theoretical, proof-based, and also comprehensive. I am currently taking a...
  8. T

    Question about recommendation letters and GRE scores

    Hi everyone! My goal is to study for my masters at UCLA. UCLA requires 3 recommendation letters and very high (80th percentile) GRE scores. I've tried contacting a few of my favorite professors from the school where I got my B.S.M.E. regarding recommendation letters, but I haven't had a single...
  9. T

    Oscilloscope recommendation?

    Hello- I'd like to do some basic demonstrations of sound waveforms on the undergrad/AP level using an oscilloscope, and wanted to know what specific recommendations you experts have about microphones, specific connections to the device, which probes to get, and also any comments about this...
  10. B

    Calculus Seeking a Recommendation for Multivariable/Vector Calculus

    Dear Physics Forum friends, I am a same person who recently wrote a post here about seeking the good textbooks for linear algebra. I apologize for this interruption again but I was wondering if you could recommend me some good textbooks about multivariable/vector calculus (what is difference...
  11. Y

    Chemistry Recommendation for Chemistry textbooks

    I want a good book on Physical Chemistry at 11-12(university or pre-un) grade level. It should include topics about bonding(VSEPR, VBT, MO) etc. I also need suggestions about some books on organic and inorganic chemistry.
  12. ChrisVer

    Book recommendation on Binary systems

    I am looking for books that explain the binary (stars or black holes or whatever) systems in a good (introductory if possible) and/or extensive way... Thanks :)
  13. rakeru

    Ethical Considerations in Requesting and Writing Recommendation Letters

    Hello! I am wondering if anyone can help me decide what to do about this problem. I'm at a college majoring in physics, and I'm almost done with my two years. I'm applying to different universities,and I have a professor that wishes to write me a recommendation for when I transfer. He asked me...
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    3D cad for piping and systems recommendation

    Hi everyone, as the title says, I am looking for a 3D cad to help visualise designs in piping systems and cut down errors. As a short background, I work in a small company which occasionally designs industrial gas pipings for pneumatic systems, gas delivery systems (to a lab, workshop, etc)...
  15. eifphysics

    Schools Recommendation for able high school physics students

    If you are a high school student, a physics buff, and enjoying independent study and exploring, here are some recommendation for you: 1. MIT classical mechanics and electromagnetism available in MIT OCW and edx. I recommend edx because it is better organized and contains review and exam section...
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    Strong letter of recommendation

    (This is for grad school applications) I'll have one strong letter of recommendation from a previous research advisor, so I'm wondering about my choice of second letter. One option is a prof who works closely with my previous advisor. He knows me reasonably well and could write a good letter...
  17. Medicol

    Personal Statement and Letter of recommendation and References

    I find that people from North America tend to require them for school or job admission but I find them pretty useless myself. 1. Personal statement: will probably work like a job application's cover letter. Perhaps they want to read the applicant's writing skill; other than that I don't have a...
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    Need recommendation on math books for phd in electrical engineering

    Hi, I'm in the early stage of my ph.d program in electrical engineering and I have realized I need to know more math (I'm in circuits). Problem is that I have no idea where to even begin. In my undergraduate, I took the basic math courses (calculus , DEQ, linear algebra) but these aren't...
  19. PhizKid

    What to write in letters of recommendation?

    I'm not sure what the content should be like in a letter of recommendation for graduate school, and what adcoms are particularly looking for in these...besides praise for the student, I guess? What should and shouldn't be included in the letter?
  20. caffeinemachine

    MHB Book Recommendation for Ordinary Differrential Equations.

    I am doing my first course in Differential Equations and the book the instructor is teaching from is Arnold's Ordinary Differential Equations. I like the geometric approach taken in the book but I don't like the way the material has been presented. Can somebody please suggest me another...
  21. Scardino

    What books should I consider as a reference for design engineering?

    I am looking to be a design engineer and I was waning some recommendations on what books are good reference books for this. The two books that I have been able to find are Mark's Calculations For Machine Design and Machine Designers Reference by J. Marrs.If anyone knows anything about these or...
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    Book recommendation for classical mechanics

    Hello everyone, I have to choose a book for classical mechanics. After reading a lot through the forum, I find that the book by A.P French and the one by Kleppner is a good buy for my undergraduate course in classical mechanics. Also, is the book by Mary Boas for Mathematical methods a good...
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    Text book recommendation on "Electronics and Communication"

    Hello, I have an optional course this upcoming semester on "Electronics and Communication" for which the course syllabus is roughly: Field effect transistors, transistor circuits, Operational Amps, analogue to digital conversion (and vice versa), combinational circuits, sequential...
  24. hxtasy

    ESD training video, can i get a good recommendation?

    trying to find a good esd or assembly craftsmanship video for employees in a small business, I've seen some in the past, one i saw had R Lee Ermey (from full metal jacket) in it, it was pretty convincing. obviously, a lot of people don't take esd seriously. i saw another one with a good...
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    Electricity book recommendation

    Hey PF, I've studied electrostatics and electrodynamics in the past years in high school, but it was just school-study I never had a chance to thoroughly understand them, I'd like to read and learn more about electrostatics and electrodynamics on my holiday, so I'd like anyone to...
  26. L

    MHB Need book recommendation for Set Theory word problems

    Hi - Glad to have found this forum. I am looking for a book which contains LOTS of Set Theory word problems with solutions. Anyone aware of a good resource? Thanks in advance.
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    I need a recommendation on a book for Lagrangian Mechanics

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  28. B

    Calculus Textbook Recommendation (for Chemist/Microbiologist)

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  29. kq6up

    Linear Algebra Book Recommendation?

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  30. C

    Letters of Recommendation for Non-Traditional Student

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  31. kq6up

    Best QM Textbook Recommendations for Self-Study

    I am starting to review to go back to grad school. One topic I didn't feel like I did so hot in as an undergrad is QM. I want to go through a textbook myself. I was thinking about "Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Edition" by Ravi Shankar. Are other books that might be good for me or...
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    Schools Should i get recommendation from math teacher for physics grad school

    Hi all, I am an undergrad physics major working in two physics labs and also doing research in math with a professor. I only have two strong recomendations from my two physics lab professors, so for my third recomendation (for physics graduate school) i wanted to ask my math professor, so i...
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    Book recommendation on High Energy, Nuclear and Particle Physics

    I am new to this field can anyone suggest a book for beginner?
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    Introduction to Combustion Textbook Recommendation

    Hello I am interested in self-teaching basic combustion concepts. Is there a good textbook available that introduces combustion at an undergraduate level for someone with high school chemistry knowledge? Thanks very much
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    Antibiotic resistance mechanisms etc - Book Recommendation?

    Antibiotic resistance mechanisms etc -- Book Recommendation? Hi, A friend of mine is a biomedical scientist specialising in microbiology. He's interested in antibiotics, so I'd like to buy him a book for his birthday. The trouble is, I haven't a clue what to look for. Is there any book...
  36. R

    I didn't waive a right to see recommendation letters, What should i do

    I'm an international student. I didn't know that not waiving the right makes the letters less effective. There was no warning sign. I just randomly chose no and consistently did so for all my applications. And one professor already sent a letter. How much will this hurt my application...
  37. S

    Algebra 2 Trigonometry textbook recommendation

    Are there any well-written algebra 2 trig book that gives understandable contents for beginners?
  38. J

    [aero/astrodynamics] Looking for a book recommendation

    I apologize is this isn't the best place to put this question. I'm just looking for a book recommendation. I am a senior electronics engineering student and I would like to learn about space flight. A recommendation for a technical book on aero/astrodynamics, rocket fundamentals...
  39. S

    Book recommendation on a variety of topics

    Hi Guys, I am after recommendations of books that teach in a specific way. Basically I have come out of a 3 year physics degree with just doing the work but not really understanding the material (the mathematics) that well. I want to re-learn a bunch of topics in a way so I will actually...
  40. alyafey22

    MHB Abstract algebra recommendation

    I am reading at the moment about abstract algebra. It is a very interesting field. I was amazed by the number of examples, applications and related concepts. Never seen something similar in any other mathematical field. I saw lots and lots of theorems and I was wondering whether I should...
  41. K

    Schools Graduate school letters of recommendation?

    I am currently applying to PhD physics programs across the US and so far my letters of recommendation are from the following: 2 astrophysics professors who I have taken astrophysics classes from, and 1 professor with a physics PhD but taught an upper division scientific writing class to me...
  42. D

    MHB Book recommendation for PDEs numerical

    I am looking for book recommendations that go over and has numerical code for solving PDEs. The book can be based on Matlab or Python. I already know how to numerical solve PDEs so I am looking for a more advanced book not a basic one.
  43. B

    Schools Grad School Letters of Recommendation: Professors only?

    I recently did an internship at my university in which I worked more closely with the engineer in charge of the lab rather than the professor. Would it be okay to ask the engineer in charge to write a letter of recommendation for grad. school since he is more capable of detailing my performance...
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    Statement of Purpose and Recommendation Letters most important?

    I was reading through Harvard's graduate school admissions FAQ, and a paragraph said:"The physics department's admissions committee reviews each candidate's entire application, including statement of purpose, transcript, experience, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation -- the statement of...
  45. A

    Fluid mechanics book recommendation for new grad

    Hey all, I'm a Math major (most of my coursework was in PDEs) and just got accepted into Grad school (yay) for Mechanical Engineering. I need to be very familiar with fluid mechanics and have about 5 months to do so. Trouble is, the last fluid mechanics course I took was about 3-4 years ago...
  46. T

    Review Best Textbooks for Calculus and Linear Algebra

    I found some very interesting reading and would like to see the review of the avid textbook readers on this site: Differential and Integral Calculus 3EDby Edmund Landau https://www.amazon.com/dp/0821828304/?tag=pfamazon01-20(who loves proofs?,this book contain only proofs,so only for those...
  47. Seydlitz

    Problems Recommendation in Spivak's Calculus

    Hello guys, I'm currently working through Spivak's Calculus book and I've just reached the chapter "Number of Various Sorts." I find several of the problem quite challenging at the first place. I wonder if you guys could perhaps recommend me, based on your personal experience, both as...
  48. P

    Studying Self Study-Need books and outline recommendation

    Hi all, hope to get the help I need here. I have basic calculus and physics knowledge. I'd like to study Physics starting with a basic Freshman level book like Resnick (Physics) and Apostol (Calculus) and end up to be able to fully comprehend modern physics (Quantum, Relativity, Field...
  49. T

    Books recommendation for understanding quantum world

    Physics is not my area so I don't have solid background to understand complex books, I am searching for books to introduce me to quantum physics that I can understand. Can you please recommend any books for me.
  50. S

    Recommendation for good book for IC Engine design

    Hey Everyone, I'm a mechanical engineering student and I was wondering if there was any good book regarding IC Engine design; which includes timing belt design, camshaft, crankshaft, rocker-arm, pump design etc.. a whole in one package that design engineers use for designing ic engines...
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