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Quantum Need a book to explain the princple of quanization
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Calculus *BEST* Calculus 3 Textbook for self study
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Classical Books with exercises on Classical Mechanics (Introductory)
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Quantum Found a good set of lecture notes on Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum QFT Book by Ticciati: Reviews & Readability
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What Are the Prerequisites for Nakahara's Geometry, Topology and Physics?
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Intro Math Best book for understanding arithmetic?
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Classical Textbook for Classical Mechanics
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Intro Physics Photon and charged particle interactions with matter
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Other Which Books Have Physics Forums Members Published?
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Relativity What's the best book to learn general relativity?
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Intro Math Which Books Are Best for Learning Spherical Trigonometry?
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Quantum What is the level of Klauber's Student Friendly QFT?
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Calculus "Mathematics" book for revising/studying
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What Are the Best Books on String Theory and Its Critiques for Undergraduates?
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Other Finding Reading Notes for Textbooks
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Other MOOCs vs Textbooks for computer science students
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Other Correction to a book (magnetic compass)
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Intro Physics Suggestions for a 1st Year Physics Book/Program for Small ND School
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Books for overview of QM and/or QFT?
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Algebra Can You Recommend a Book to Better Understand Abstract Math Concepts?
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Geometry Looking for Books on Hyperbolic Geometry: Any Suggestions?
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Classical Swarm Dynamics Introductory Book
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Classical Goldstein 3ed Classical mechanics solutions
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Calculus How do you choose problem sets in Courant's calculus texts?
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Algebra Good Book to Learn the Math Behind the Theory
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Best Textbook on Electromagnetics
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Classical Seeking advice on Self Study Curriculum
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How to Derive Lorentz Scalar and 4-Vector Equations in QFT?
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Trouble with Peskin QFT textbook
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Quantum Found an interesting book on Quantum Mechanics
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Quantum Advanced Quantum Physics by Paar - Opinions?
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Classical Is Purcell's E&M Book Recommended for Studying Physics with Calc 3?
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Calculus Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus P. Thompson
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Hartree Fock: A QM Undergrad Assignment Ahead of its Time?
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High Energy Recommended books in HEP, QFT, QM, GR
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Classical Chapters from Morin's book that help with F=ma exam prep?
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Calculus Feynman's High School Calculus Book
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Other A good general intro physics book or a book for each physics subject?
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Suggestion for cosmology overview
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Calculus Spivak's Calc Book: Preparing for Calc 3?
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Relativity Wheeler, Thorne and Misner Gravitation Book Revised in 2017
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MHB Best Books on Set Theory: Recommendations from MHB Members
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Top Undergraduate Mathematical Logic Texts: Recommendations from MHB Members
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Classical Source of Difficult Newtonian Mechanics Problems?
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Chemistry Are there comprehensive chemistry textbooks for college level students?
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Calculus Will this be enough preparation for Spivak's Calculus book?
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What is the Best Way to Learn Basic Electronics? Books or Arduino?
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Solid State Where Can I Find Theoretical Physics Books on Topological Insulators?
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Solid State Books on the Integer Quantum Hall effect
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Solid State Sources to learn about Topological Superconductivity
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Solid State Discover the Best Books on Weyl Semimetals: A Comprehensive Guide
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Solid State Books: Weyl semimetals, Topological Insulators
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Best Algebra TextBook For Self Learner?
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Book Reccomendation? -- The Quantum World-Quantum Physics for Everyone
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Quantum Physics textbooks on Kindle or other e-books
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Engineering Books on Computer I/O Interfaces
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Quantum Good book for quantum field theory?
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What are some good resources to learn basic electronics?
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Quantum Weinberg's 3 Volumes too difficult?
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Algebra Is This Math Prep Plan Suitable for a Future in Physics?
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Prob/Stats Finding a Probability Book for Physics Students for a Complex Course
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Calculus A Book on Methods of Integration
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Other Books for Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
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Other Elementary Finance: Loans, Credit Cards & More
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Quantum QCD Book Recommendations: Find a Good & Affordable Read
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Quantum What are your thoughts on Manoukian's QFT textbooks?
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Quantum Quantum Field Theory: The Why, What and How by T. Padmanabhan
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Other Looking for a Comprehensive Fluid Mechanics Textbook?
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Atomic Books on Ultrafast multi-dimensional coherent spectroscopy
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Astrophysics Where Can I Find Hawking's Master's Thesis?
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Other What Undervalued Books Have You Discovered?
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Quantum Building a Solid knowledge of Quantum Field Theory
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How Can You Access the Readme File for Exploring Black Holes, Second Edition?
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Classical What Are the Best Books on Lagrangian Mechanics and Problem-Solving Resources?
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Quantum What's your opinion about this book?
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Are Schaum books good for self-study?
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Quantum QM Alternatives to Shankar for Undergraduate Level
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Intro Physics Reading plan for self-studying parallel to classes
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Mathematical methods for physicists by Arfken and Weber
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Other Finding the Perfect Machine Learning Textbook for a Physics BSc
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How to get a grounding in physics?
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Classical Choosing the Best Introductory Mechanics Book for First-Year College Students
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Intro Physics Textbook recommendations for calculus based physics course
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Physics for Engineers and Scientists by Hans Ohania
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Classical Oscillation practice problems for Olympiad
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Algebra Which book to buy to learn all these? (LCM, GCF)
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Looking for a good physics book for an 8th grader
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Geometry Elementary Geometry: Power Series & Geometric Properties
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Algebra Resources for tutoring high school algebra
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What are the best resources for studying astrophysical fluid dynamics?
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Relativity Learning Einstein's General Relativity
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Relativity Which Book Covers General Relativity for Both Undergraduate and Graduate Levels?
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Classical Good books on classical and quantum physics
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Algebra Recommended books for linear algebra and multi-variable calculus
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Classical Mechanics Textbooks: A Must-Have for Physics Students
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Quantum Textbook for density matrix and trace?
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Classical The best mechanics books from the bottom to the top + math
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Calculus What do you call these problems and where can I find more
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Other What Are the Best Self-Study Books for College Physics?
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