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Useful link for kinematic topics (physics)
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Quantum Intermediate-level QM book aimed on foundational issues
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Are there any resources for questions on primitive roots?
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Classical Suggestions for 9th Grade Physics Textbooks?
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Calculus Book about optimization problems
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Intro Physics Difference Between 3rd and 10th Editions of Halliday/Resnick?
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Classical Should I Read The Feynman Lectures?
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Calculus What are the top recommended books for mastering Calculus?
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Other Operations research, stochastic dynamic programming, sources
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Quantum Pair Production QED: Finding a Study Guide
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Intro Physics Recommended Textbooks for AP Physics 1/2: Non-Calculus Based Options
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Best Mathematics Text Book (for 1st year university)
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Quantum QED textbook that covers QED cavity and Purcell effect
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Quantum Quantum field theory and cosmology
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Quantum Quantum Physics textbooks with worked examples
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Foundations Have You Discovered the Highlights of Analytical Combinatorics?
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Intro Physics Most thorough physics refresher?
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Engineering What are some books similar to P. Orlov's Fundamentals of Machine Design?
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Basic Circuit Theory by Charles Desoer
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Topology What is a Good Supplementary Book for Topology Beyond Theorem, Proof?
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Algebra Differences between Artin's Algebra editions?
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Relativity What are some recommended books on relativity?
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Intro Math What to read after "Book of Proof?"
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Geometry Modern Geometry book to match my course description
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Other Books Recommendations for physics majors
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Derivation of the energy principle from Gregory Classical Mechanics textbook
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Quantum Is Landau's non-relativistic QM a good resource for self-studying?
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Intro Physics Physics books for a mathematician
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Single Line Diagram - Power Systems
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Geometry Differential Geometry Book
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Nuclear Weak Force & Strong Force: Intro Recommendations
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Where to find answers for "Mechanical Vibration" textbook (Haym Baneroya)?
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Calculus Who's familiar with all: Piskunov, Fichtenhols, and Smirnov?
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Calculus Best Books to Learn Calculus in 2021
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Analysis Rudin Functional vs Conway Functional
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Other Books Famous Scientists Studied From
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Calculus Which books for Calculus AND Linear Algebra
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Intro Physics Is Learning Calculus First Necessary for Self-Studying Physics?
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Foundations Logic in philosophy and mathematics Textbook
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Linear Algebra Prerequisite of the book "Linear Algebra done right"
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Calculus Best Book to prepare over summer?
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Want suggestions for MB6-894 study material
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Particle The need for getting another particle physics book
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Other Kevin Brown Math Pages: Math Genius?
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Statistical mechanics and the weather
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Transistor literature (books, links, articles) for learning more about them....
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Fundamentals of physics by David Halliday
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Applied Book Recommendation: Math textbooks for physics that tie things back to reality
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Classical A General Physics refresher book?
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Quantum Dr Susskind: Theoretical Minimum Quantum Field Theory?
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Calculus Is Calculus by Michael Spivak: A Must-Read for Strong Students?
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Classical Book recommendation; magnetism/magnetic entropy related
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Physics Handbooks for Undergrads and Graduate Students
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Analysis Is this a good textbook to learn proofs?
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Computational Computational methods book for Turbulence
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I'm confused where to study these topics?
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Engineering Textbook about motor control/field oriented control methods
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Classical Book(s) with problems on classical electromagnetism
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Prob/Stats Suggestions for a book regarding econometrics
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High Energy Suggestions for a book on Particle Physics
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Calculus Advanced undergrad text on Calculus and Differential eqns
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Intro Physics Textbooks for the math of a B.S. in Physics and Engineering?
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Textbook Recommendations for Solar Astrophysics
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Calculus Book for complementing differential equations
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Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering
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Classical What are some recommended resources for learning general physics with calculus?
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Other Looking for a Detailed and Rigorous Combinatorics Textbook
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Other Stuck After Receiving a Master Offer in Physics - Seeking Guidance and Advice
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Guidance on physics books to study (high school senior year)
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Classical Looking for a textbook of undergrad E&M, for Physics Forum Help that I give
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Other Need an in-depth book on pig anatomy and physiology
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How to Use AOPS Books for Self-Learning: Tips and Recommendations
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Geometry Textbook recommendations on geometry & topology
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Classical Undergrad Classical Mechanics with Hamiltonian formulation
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Other Book recommendations for making guesses, estimates, inferences
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Algebra Books Best for Mathematics & Algebra Self-Study with Proofs?
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Applied Book recommendations for Bifurcation Diagrams
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Other Maximizing Efficiency in Textbook Learning: Tips for High School Students
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Does U=qV or -qV? I notice my textbook uses qV but
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Other Missing Pages in Fundamentals of Physics?
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Relativity Gravity in a Nutshell is too chatty, would like something else
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Classical Acoustics Handbook: Malcolm J. Crocker vs Everest & Pohlmann
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Any textbooks on LQT, SUSY and/or QG?
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Classical Textbooks to qualify for USAPhO?
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Other Exercises with solutions in Radiation Dosimetry
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Astrophysics Looking for an Astrophysics Textbook
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What Is the Origin of This Unexplained Formula in My Textbook?
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Quantum Quantum Mechanics For Engineering by Kroemer
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Calculus I need some practice problems involving double integrals
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Learn Thermodynamics: Best Resources & Textbooks
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Calculus Where Can I Find the Best Resources for Learning Variational Methods?
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Particle Bose Einstein Condensate Original Paper
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Best book on relativistic QM and QFT
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Yang Mills & Fiber Bundles Resource
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Textbook recommendations on semiconductor fabrication?
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Applied Numerical Analysis book question
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What are the top books in physics for a freshman engineer
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Relativity Gauge Fields, Knots And Gravity by Baez/Muniain
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Atomic Looking for intro to AMO book recommendations
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Plasma Which order should I read these in?
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