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Density Functional Theory (DFT) textbooks

  • August
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Newton's third law sign convention: F_AB = F_BA or F_AB = -F_BA

  • Mr Davis 97
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What are some recommended Physics books for beginners?

  • Beanyboy
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Classical Purcell to Jackson: Is Griffith's Electrodynamics a Good Next Step?

  • Sho Kano
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Geometry Regarding to Spivak's Differential Geometry trilogy

  • bacte2013
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Prob/Stats What Probability book suits me better?

  • Pallatinus
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Intro Physics Experimental physics for theoreticians

  • Demystifier
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Algebra Similar book to Kleppner's Quick Caculus for linear algebra

  • almarpa
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Quantum Quantum Physics: Mary Boas' "Mathematical Methods" Good?

  • entropy1
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Relativity Introduction to GR. ¿Gron or Collier?

  • almarpa
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Calculus Best books for learning first order differential equations

  • awholenumber
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Cosmology Book for someone new to N-Body Simulations

  • ElPimiento
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Where could I look for down-to-earth X-ray facts?

  • Alfreds9
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Quantum Hagen Kleinert's quantum field theory textbook review

  • soviet1100
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Prob/Stats Thoughts on "Weighing the Odds" by David Williams?

  • TheCanadian
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Intro Physics Getting a picture of the whole of physics

  • PHY2000
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Engineering I need Russian sources (Aerodynamic and Flight Mechanics)

  • kdrdgn07
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Recommended Cosmology Textbooks for Mathematical and Physics Backgrounds

  • Carlos L. Janer
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Applied Books like J. Callahan's Advanced Calculus: A geometric view

  • Joker93
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Quantum Found a great book (series) on Quantum Mechanics

  • smodak
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Algebra Categories for the Working Mathematician

  • SrVishi
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Analysis Readability of Rudin's Real and Complex Analysis

  • bacte2013
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Relativity What is Field Theory and How Can I Build a Strong Foundation in the Subject?

  • mixo1234
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Quantum Books on quantum mechanics with Heisenberg uncertainty, Dirac notation, and Pauli matrices

  • kent davidge
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Intro Physics Seeking a good Undergraduate physics textbook

  • Touran Khan
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Good books for 13 year old to self teach physics?

  • PhysxRox
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A good intersting physics book

  • 1832vin
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Analysis Seeking books that cover my upcoming math course

  • bacte2013
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Engineering Power Quality with focus on harmonics

  • OliskaP
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Classical Is Spivak's Physics for Mathematicians good for classical mechanics?

  • Joker93
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Calculus Advanced Calculus textbooks that are useful for Cal BC

  • Dng1233
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Problem books of applications of calculus 1

  • Akitirija
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Review book for College Physics I and II

  • Algebra
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Analysis Supplements to Complex Analysis of Rudin-RCA?

  • bacte2013
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Lie algebra for particle physics

  • Silviu
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Relativity Gravitation by Misner, Thorne and Wheeler

  • micromass
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Best science book that changed your life

  • parshyaa
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Classical Need a Classical Mechanics book that covers these topics

  • Fifty5
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Differential Geometry book with tensor calculus

  • Jianphys17
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Particle Group Theory book for Undergraduates

  • Joker93
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Intro Physics Supplementary books for college physics with calculus

  • ePLUS
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Cosmology Relativistic Cosmology by Ellis, Maartens and MacCallum

  • ShayanJ
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Cosmology What Are The Best Books To Study Cosmology?

  • Figaro
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Intro Physics Physics book suggestions to understand the concepts

  • Hashim M
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Relativity Good introductory books on special and general relativity

  • NewToThis
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Other Neural networks and genetic algorithms

  • 2sin54
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Relativity General Relativity by Hobson, Lasenby and Efstathiou

  • Joker93
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Other Reading materials for cellular biology?

  • Devil Moo
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Cosmology Physical Foundations of Cosmology by Viatcheslav Mukhanov

  • Figaro
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Relativity Looking for a good intermediate book on SR

  • Scrumhalf
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Intro Physics Physics DeMYSTiFieD textbook: useful for college-level study?

  • AaronK
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Best book for undergraduate study algebraic topology

  • Jianphys17
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Other Intermediate Optics (including nonlinear optics)?

  • Chandler
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Classical Panofsky VS Nayfeh on "Electricity and Magnetism"

  • Joker93
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Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer by Bergman, Lavine, Incropera and DeWitt

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Transport Phenomena by Bird, Stewart, Lightfoot

  • Astronuc
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  • Poll Poll

Classical Poll on Thermodynamics/Statistical Physics books

  • Joker93
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Schaum's Outline of Mathematical Handbook of Formulas and Tables

  • micromass
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Topology Alternative Books to Rudin-PMA's Chp. 8-12

  • bacte2013
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Foundations A math book for first year at University? (Similar to Tipler)

  • jonjacson
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Computational Introduction to Computational Physics Texts?

  • Yosty22
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Other Wiley International Edition Review

  • TonyEsposito
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Relativity Learn 4-D Geometry for General Relativity: Free Resources

  • anachin6000
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Intro Physics Is Halliday/Resnick: "Fundamentals of Physics"? good for me?

  • sidgupta
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Algebra Which is better for studying algebra, Lang or Bourbaki?

  • SrVishi
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Principles of Mathematical Analysis by Walter Rudin

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Classical Further reading after Theoretical Minimum

  • Patrick Farnworth
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How Do You Choose Classical Mechanics Books?

  • Devil Moo
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Classical On Garg's "Classical Electromagnetism in a Nutshell"

  • Joker93
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Solid State A good book to learn about phonon dispersion relation

  • otaKu
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Relativity Differential Forms and the Geometry of General Relativity

  • Joker93
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Prob/Stats What Are the Best Resources for Learning About Neural Networks?

  • Tosh5457
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Classical Which is better Morin or Taylor on Classical Mechanics?

  • Eagertolearnphysics
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Other What Are Your Thoughts on Greiner's Book Series?

  • Joker93
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Relativity Callahan's "The Geometry of Spacetime"

  • Joker93
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Where Can I Find the Older Printing of Greiner's Field Quantization Book?

  • WannabeNewton
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Intro Math Art of Problem Solving textbook series for 12th grade

  • parshyaa
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Classical The Refrigerator and the Universe

  • TheAnt
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Intro Physics Should I get this book as a supplement to these Yale courses

  • Mikaelochi
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Calculus Calculus textbooks for complete beginners

  • TheAnt
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Introduction book to Differential Geometry

  • Jianphys17
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Relativity Where to find free PDF of The Large Scale Structure of Space-time

  • Andrew Kim
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Calculus Need calculus of variations book for a laymen

  • MichPod
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Astrophysics Asytrophysics books for Master's degree

  • Suman Saha
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Intro Physics When are the next Susskind lectures and how to attend them in person?

  • smodak
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Intro Physics Does this physics textbook include these topics?

  • WILL ZHANG
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Algebra What are the best books for understanding universal algebra?

  • bacte2013
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Engineering Textbooks on stress, wear and temperature in mechanical linkages and engines

  • Simas
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Other I need a book for math competitions

  • Zeroth
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Engineering Catching up on algebra and calculus for mechanical engineering

  • Septenary
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Prob/Stats Textbook for Grad Electrical Engg Course: "Random Processes

  • snowman_
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Intro Physics Physics books for engineering degree preparation

  • Jamie Bristow
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Classical What are the Best Physics and Math Books for Electrical Engineering Students?

  • diredragon
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Classical Where Can I Find Volume 1 of 'Advanced Problems in School Physics'?

  • UchihaClan13
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Calculus A good book on Calculus to clear the concepts

  • Shafia Zahin
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Classical The best physics books to build theoretical knowledge

  • diredragon
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Classical Physics book recommendations for self-study from basics to university level

  • Rectifier
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