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Topology Self-Study Topology for Scientists
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Which Math Books Should I Study Next?
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Classical Possible textbook for Classical Mechanics
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Quantum General textbook within the area of physics
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Reading list for a newbie (physics)
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Quantum Relativity, Elementary Particles and Black Holes
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Where Can I Find Books on Shell Dielectric Resonance Antennas?
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Is this coursebook good for a physics major student?
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Relativity What Is a Good Companion Book for Wald?
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Climate Science Books: Intro-level Texts & Pop Sci Books
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Classical Where to Download Tipler's Physics Solutions?
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Solid State Upper division resources in CMT
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Classical Physics books written in Russian
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Prob/Stats Statistics textbooks covering moments/cumulants
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Classical Introduction to Electrodynamics by Griffiths
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History of modules in mathematics ....
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Quantum Sakurai International Edition Missing Chapter
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Solid State Book for studying the Physics of Matter
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Atomic Recommend good optical clock/cold atom/frequency comb book?
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Need a book with good intro to Taylor Couette flow
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Classical Found a great resource on Theoretical Mechanics (free)
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Good books for learning AC current?
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Quantum Book on gauge transformations/symmetry & geometrical phases?
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Particle The Standard Model in a Nutshell - Goldberg
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Explorations in Mathematical Physics
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Other Book Suggestions in condensed matter physics
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Classical What Calculus Book Can Help Understand Goldstein's Classical Mechanics?
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What is the best textbook for learning C++?
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Particle Introductory book on particle physics
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Calculus Calculus of variation textbook 'not under a single integral'
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Quantum Quantum Field Theory books for undergraduates
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Relativity Susskind's Third book on the Theoretical Minimum Listed
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Classical What is a good, basic classical mechanics textbook?
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Textbook picture: Is direction of this eddy current wrong?
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Other German Secondary School Textbooks
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Chemistry What is a good, basic organic chemistry textbook?
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Other Best Books in Math for Refreshing Memory
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Intro Physics Fundamentals of Physics 10th edition by David Halliday
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Other Campbell Biology 9th vs 10th edition
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Plasma Book with Maxwell equations in a plasma?
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Classical Finding the Right Optics Book: Faraday Rotator
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Intro Physics Is there a book about how to do research in Physics?
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Classical Good exercises book for relativistic electrodynamics
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Cosmology Are there any beginner-friendly audiobooks on cosmology and astrophysics?
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Which textbooks are you currently working through?
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Intro Physics Introductory physics textbook for a math student
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Solid State Solid State Physics books for undergraduates
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Self-study Astrophysics by Reading Books
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Algebra Looking for a book on Quaternions
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Engineering Robotics Books for Engineers: Find Your "Bible
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I need your advice on electronics textbooks
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Calculus Is there a good book to self study calculus?
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Intro Math First Five Math Text and bonus questions....
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Other Superconductor book for starter?
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Relativity Books about Special Relativity for preparation for QFT
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Relativity Book on General Relativity -- especially on Black Holes and Graviational Waves
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Intro Physics What are some good Algebra-based physics book for physics?
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Foundations AMS Open Math Notes: Valuable Lecture Notes on Commutative Algebra and More
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Intro Math Books for Learning Proofs | Jonathan
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Engineering Where Can Physicists Begin Learning Advanced Engineering Principles?
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Quantum What is the Born approximation and how does it relate to quantum scattering?
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Topology Introduction to Topological Manifolds by John Lee (prereqs)
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Book about the History of Electricity
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Quantum Theoretical Physics course textbooks
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Applied Books on complex valued functions and solution of PDE
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Other What Are the Best Books to Understand the History of Physics?
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Calculus Do you know any books with solved problems on variations?
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Seeking book recommendations for studying astrophysics
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Stellar Evolution: In-Depth Books for Learners
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Chemistry What should I do with this bad book? (lots of typos)
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Nuclear Sources of information for Nuclear scientist like Oppenheimer
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Other Yellow - the color of math books
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Quantum Comparing Griffiths and Zettili for QM: Help Needed!
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Geometry What would a textbook on measure theory be called?
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Undergraduate Probability Textbook with Multiple Choice Practice Problems
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Quantum Book on Quantum Field Theory for PhD
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Intro Physics Bad pop science books ("Galileo's Finger") vs. good?
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Foundations I have complied a list of textbooks about Trig, Algebra, Etc
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Quantum Recommended Resources for Understanding Superfluidity Phenomenology?
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Other What Are Your Favorite Textbooks for Chemical Engineering?
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Quantum Starting books for Quantum Mechanics
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Classical Book to learn classical electrodynamics
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Engineering Free Exercises on Right Angle Projections & Cross Section Views
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Engineering Aircraft engine design books from 1900-1920
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Other A concise book on basic chemistry
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Engineering What Are the Best Books for Learning Circuit Analysis?
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Plasma Book recommendation for Introductory Plasma Physics?
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Early Universe & General Relativity: Suggested Books
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What are the best beginner physics books for self-study?
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Nuclear Nuclear Physics Book recommendations
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Classical Fundamental Principles of Classical Mechanics - Kai S. Lam
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Engineering Materials Science Introduction Book?
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Solid State Solid State Physics Book for BS Hons Course
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Classical The Feynman Lectures for a newcomer
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Other Finding Small Math Textbooks for a Physics/Math Student
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Algebra Math texts that make you fall in love all over again
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Calculus Where Can I Find Calculus by James Stewart 8th Edition?
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Linear Algebra Good reading on Applied Linear Algebra?
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Need recommendation for beginner QM book
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Chemistry Where Can I Find a Free Inorganic Chemistry Book Focused on Redox Reactions?
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