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Classical Undergrad Classical Mechanics with Hamiltonian formulation

  • Gene Naden
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Other Book recommendations for making guesses, estimates, inferences

  • Terry Bing
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Algebra Basic mathematics books with proofs and exercise solutions

  • Rin
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Applied Book recommendations for Bifurcation Diagrams

  • Ulver48
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Other Learning from University Physics and planning rigorous physics textbooks

  • Thinkaholic
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Does U=qV or -qV? I notice my textbook uses qV but

  • belledona
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Other Missing Pages in Fundamentals of Physics?

  • Prophet
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Relativity Gravity in a Nutshell is too chatty, would like something else

  • pat65
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Classical Comparing Crocker's and Everest & Pohlmann's acoustics handbooks

  • Rorshach
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Any textbooks on LQT, SUSY and/or QG?

  • Sandeep T S
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Classical Textbooks to qualify for USAPhO?

  • Jim Bob
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Other Textbooks with exercises and solutions in radiation dosimetry

  • superduke1200
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Astrophysics Looking for an Astrophysics Textbook

  • DonutLord
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Origin of the formula Re(Ee^jwt) = ½(Ee^jwt + E*e^-jwt)

  • fahraynk
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Quantum Quantum Mechanics For Engineering by Kroemer

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Calculus I need some practice problems involving double integrals

  • Eclair_de_XII
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Thermodynamics textbooks and online resources for beginners

  • L-R
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Calculus Where Can I Find the Best Resources for Learning Variational Methods?

  • CMJ96
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Particle Bose Einstein Condensate Original Paper

  • Wrichik Basu
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Best book on relativistic QM and QFT

  • davidge
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Learning Yang-Mills theory and fiber bundles geometrically

  • quickAndLucky
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Textbook recommendations on semiconductor fabrication?

  • Jayalk97
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Applied Numerical Analysis book question

  • Jecs
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What are the top books in physics for a freshman engineer

  • Islam Barakat
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Relativity Gauge Fields, Knots And Gravity by Baez/Muniain

  • ibkev
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Atomic Looking for intro to AMO book recommendations

  • OMG_Physics
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Plasma Which order should I read these in?

  • Jarvis323
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Quantum Need a book to explain the princple of quanization

  • patric44
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Calculus *BEST* Calculus 3 Textbook for self study

  • Delta31415
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Classical Classical mechanics exercise books for introductory level

  • RFeynman
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Quantum Found a good set of lecture notes on Quantum Mechanics

  • smodak
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Quantum Is Ticciati's QFT book readable for beginners?

  • smodak
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What Are the Prerequisites for Nakahara's Geometry, Topology and Physics?

  • poincare
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Intro Math Best book for understanding arithmetic?

  • Antisthenes
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Classical Textbook for Classical Mechanics

  • ATR
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Intro Physics Photon and charged particle interactions with matter

  • Denver Dang
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Other Which Books Have Physics Forums Members Published?

  • Azure Ace
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Relativity What's the best book to learn general relativity?

  • cristianbahena
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Intro Math Which Books Are Best for Learning Spherical Trigonometry?

  • Wrichik Basu
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Quantum What is the level of Klauber's Student Friendly QFT?

  • Joker93
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Calculus "Mathematics" book for revising/studying

  • dRic2
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Other Finding Reading Notes for Textbooks

  • jakob1111
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What Books Are You Currently Reading?

  • Infinitum
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Other MOOCs vs Textbooks for computer science students

  • Saqib Ali
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Other Correction to a book (magnetic compass)

  • scottdave
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Intro Physics Suggestions for a 1st Year Physics Book/Program for Small ND School

  • Mark Metz
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Books for overview of QM and/or QFT?

  • laymanB
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Algebra Can You Recommend a Book to Better Understand Abstract Math Concepts?

  • Thorium90
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Geometry Looking for Books on Hyperbolic Geometry: Any Suggestions?

  • Wrichik Basu
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Classical Swarm Dynamics Introductory Book

  • jamalkoiyess
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Classical Goldstein 3ed Classical mechanics solutions

  • undividable
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Calculus How do you choose problem sets in Courant's calculus texts?

  • Saqib Ali
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Algebra Books on general relativity and quantum mechanics for precalculus students

  • Fig Neutron
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What's your opinion about Robert Kiyosaki's books?

  • Grands
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Best Textbook on Electromagnetics

  • wirefree
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Classical Seeking advice on Self Study Curriculum

  • Humanlimits
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How to Derive Lorentz Scalar and 4-Vector Equations in QFT?

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Trouble with Peskin QFT textbook

  • DeathbyGreen
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Quantum Found an interesting book on Quantum Mechanics

  • smodak
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Quantum Advanced Quantum Physics by Paar - Opinions?

  • smodak
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Classical Is Purcell's E&M book suitable for self-study with multivariable calculus?

  • CrunchBerries
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Calculus Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus P. Thompson

  • bcrowell
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Was Hartree-Fock ahead of the curve for an undergrad QM assignment?

  • Kevin McHugh
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High Energy Recommended books in HEP, QFT, QM, GR

  • Azure Ace
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Classical Which chapters from Morin's Classical Mechanics cover F=ma exam topics?

  • crescentcavae
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Calculus Feynman's High School Calculus Book

  • Aufbauwerk 2045
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Other A good general intro physics book or a book for each physics subject?

  • Andraz Cepic
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Suggestion for cosmology overview

  • Nikolai01
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Calculus Spivak's Calc Book: Preparing for Calc 3?

  • Rijad Hadzic
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Relativity Wheeler, Thorne and Misner Gravitation Book Revised in 2017

  • jedishrfu
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Best Books on Set Theory: Recommendations from MHB Members

  • Math Amateur
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Top Undergraduate Mathematical Logic Texts: Recommendations from MHB Members

  • Math Amateur
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Classical Source of Difficult Newtonian Mechanics Problems?

  • Silicon-Based
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Chemistry Are there comprehensive chemistry textbooks for college level students?

  • Tio Barnabe
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Calculus Will this be enough preparation for Spivak's Calculus book?

  • Rijad Hadzic
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What is the Best Way to Learn Basic Electronics? Books or Arduino?

  • ISamson
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Solid State Where Can I Find Theoretical Physics Books on Topological Insulators?

  • Joker93
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Solid State Books on the Integer Quantum Hall effect

  • Joker93
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Solid State Sources to learn about Topological Superconductivity

  • Joker93
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Solid State Pedagogical books or chapters on Weyl semimetals

  • Joker93
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Solid State Textbooks on Weyl semimetals, topological insulators, and quantum Hall effect

  • Joker93
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Best Algebra TextBook For Self Learner?

  • member 624364
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Book Reccomendation? -- The Quantum World-Quantum Physics for Everyone

  • timeuntotime
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Quantum Physics textbooks on Kindle or other e-books

  • andrewkirk
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Engineering Books on Computer I/O Interfaces

  • CrysPhys
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Quantum Good book for quantum field theory?

  • Robert Albertson
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What are some good resources to learn basic electronics?

  • Yashbhatt
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Quantum Weinberg's 3 Volumes too difficult?

  • Tio Barnabe
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Algebra Is This Math Prep Plan Suitable for a Future in Physics?

  • amar654
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Prob/Stats Finding a Probability Book for Physics Students for a Complex Course

  • mastrofoffi
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Calculus A Book on Methods of Integration

  • Moayd Shagaf
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Other Books for Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics

  • Wrichik Basu
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Other Book recommendations for basic finance and accounting

  • qspeechc
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Quantum Good and reasonably priced book on quantum chromodynamics

  • Evenus1
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Quantum What are your thoughts on Manoukian's QFT textbooks?

  • Joker93
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Quantum Quantum Field Theory: The Why, What and How by T. Padmanabhan

  • soviet1100
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Other Fluid mechanics textbooks with tensor analysis

  • TonyEsposito
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Atomic Books on Ultrafast multi-dimensional coherent spectroscopy

  • Wrichik Basu
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