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Intro Math Self-study plan from engineer math to real analysis: textbook suggestions

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Request Lecture notes for math similar to that mathonline.wikidot.com

  • adf89812
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Advice on Resources -- A really good classical mechanics book?

  • Heisenberg7
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Looking for 'Acoustics of the Ear' -- paper or book

  • qnach
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Good mechanics textbooks for solidifying fundamental concepts

  • WadeGlenn
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Any good textbook on X-ray photoemission?

  • tiger2012
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Other Well Written Materials Science / Engineering Books?

  • SphericalCow
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Atomic Books on Molecular Orbital Theory

  • Wrichik Basu
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Quantum Better advanced Quantum Mechanics book than Sakurai?

  • Elaren
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Classical The best introductory mechanics textbook

  • adjurovich
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High Energy Equation 19.74 in Peskin & Schroeder missing minus sign?

  • murillo137
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Intro Physics Would You Buy 'Physics for Babies' Books?

  • jack action
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Chemistry Electricity for chemists

  • Mayhem
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What are Good Books on Tensors for Understanding Einstein's Field Equation?

  • Alaindevos
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Relativity Reviews of “Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein’s General Relativity”

  • Math Amateur
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Classical Looking for a thermodynamics book that 'ties it all together'

  • DrBanana
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Other I need a biology textbook and learning materials

  • eben
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Quantum mechanics textbook?

  • jqmhelios
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Quantum Math Textbooks to Read Before Starting QFT

  • tas_dogu
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Astronomy Good Book Recommendations on Solar Physics

  • warhammer
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Is the book "Fundamentals of Aerodynamics" in SI units?

  • user079622
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Relativity Introduction to Special Relativity by Wolfgang Rindler

  • billtodd
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Classical Which Halliday & Resnick chapters cover Physics I and Physics II?

  • Ascendant0
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Classical Starting IPhO preparation in grade 10 -- Calculus book suggestions

  • itsdavid
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I Wish to Give Away a Textbook Set on The Calculus

  • gleem
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Calculus What Chapters in Thomas' Calculus Would Calc I be?

  • Ascendant0
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Quantum Quantum textbook covering ladder operators, density matrices, and entanglement

  • Login
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Looking for Soviet era texts similar to MIR publishers

  • shmwot
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High Energy How does Aitchison & Hey's Gauge Theories compare to Peskin & Schroeder?

  • particlesandpoems
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Recommendation for a book on Hamiltonian Mechanics

  • TerryW
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Classical A relearning experience - self study edition

  • phish21
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Calculus Should I read Spivak's Calculus as an undergrad in theoretical physics?

  • OscarV
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Quantum Clifford Algebra for Quantum Field Theory, Supersymmetry, Supergravity

  • shinobi20
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Linear Algebra Is Linear algebra with applications by Leon easier than Strang's textbook?

  • TGV320
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Quantum Quantum mechanics textbook for 2nd year student

  • jqmhelios
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Is Quantum Mechanics Demystified by McMahon suitable for self-study beginners?

  • murshid_islam
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Quantum Quantum Probability ― Quantum Logic

  • bhobba
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Classical Identifying textbook from simple harmonic motion problem photo

  • stasikivnaov
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Intro Physics “Fundamental University Physics” by Alonso and Finn - out of date?

  • phish21
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Other Math prerequisites in Physics of Waves by Elmore and Heald

  • Florian Geyer
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Relativity Errata for Gravitation and Cosmology book by Steven Weinberg

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Classical What Lagrangian mechanics textbook should I use?

  • jqmhelios
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What Books Compare to Godel Escher Bach?

  • kiwi-awoo
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Classical Prerequisites for Arnold's Methods of Classical Mechanics

  • etotheipi
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Advanced elasticity book recommendation

  • rajsekharnath
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Limitations of visual presentation

  • Hill
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Relativity Recommended general relativity textbook

  • jqmhelios
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Quantum What books/materials/subjects are needed to understand String Theory?

  • Riman643
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Number Theory What books or materials are needed to understand primitive roots?

  • mathstudent1
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Quantum Is Quantum Field Theory for the Gifted Amateur Effective for Self-Study?

  • Hill
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Good series of books to brush up on math, physics, and computer programming?

  • Ascendant0
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Prob/Stats Probability book for basic understanding

  • songoku
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Calculus Finding an equation to interpolate concentration values

  • ikihi
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Differential geometry of singular spaces

  • Korybut
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Intro Physics How useful is the "with Modern Physics" section of Tipler's Physics?

  • NovaeSci
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Recommended books for a physics undergrad

  • Emi_Garrido
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Classical Finding the Right Physics Books for College for Students

  • wolly
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Classical Looking for a textbook that uses the electromagnetic wave view of electric current

  • DrBanana
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Calculus Looking for an English language calculus textbook for this syllabus

  • tenfeettall
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Engineering Looking for resources to develop my skills in undergraduate Physics and Mathematics

  • Ali sulieman
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Intro Physics Difference between Epstein's Thinking Physics editions

  • m21shka
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Classical Looking for book about relativistic classical field theory

  • StenEdeback
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Which Books Offer the Toughest Problems on Mechanical Properties for Olympiads?

  • Pickle Rick
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Other Would you recommend Khan's Treatment Planning book? (Radiation Oncology)

  • cemtu
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Foundations High school and undergraduate math textbooks for refreshing my skills

  • macforlife
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Algebra Find Algebraic Physics Courses Starting with Classical Mechanics - Dan

  • topsquark
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Astrophysics Up to date astrophysics and astronomy books for physicists

  • AndreasC
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Classical How is the book "Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics"?

  • CGandC
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Other Has anyone finished Courant & Hilbert or Morse & Feshbach?

  • Gavinn
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Classical Griffiths or Jackson for Electrodynamics?

  • jbergman
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Is Mathematical Conundrums the Ultimate Math Challenge?

  • Jonathan West
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What is the Best Thermodynamics Book for Bachelor's Study?

  • immortalsameer13
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Intro Physics Best mathematical physics book for self-study with calculus and vectors

  • veil
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Engineering Book on Aircraft Engine Lubrication/Oil System Design

  • mastermechanic
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Other Free online textbooks from Cambridge

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Relativity Looking for a good introductory Tensor Analysis Textbook

  • astroboulders
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Classical Classical Dynamics Book for Self-Study.

  • MatinSAR
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Intro Physics Book on electromagnetism with basic math and quantum physics concepts

  • physicurious
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Calculus Can I skip the introduction in Apostol's calculus?

  • Antineutrino
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Good books to learn electronic devices and circuits AND digital electronics

  • shivajikobardan
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Textbook recommendations for second year physics (UK university)

  • jqmhelios
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Books on hydrogen atom structure for OU level 2 physics

  • Martyn Arthur
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Books on artificial photosynthesis

  • planck999
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Calculus Confusion over Calculus Book example footnote

  • mcastillo356
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What books can I use to learn chemistry as a physicist?

  • WildBohr137
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Classical Source recommendation on Differential Geometry

  • rajsekharnath
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Foundations Books and websites about manipulatives in mathematics?

  • robertphy
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Analysis What’s a good book on transcendental functions?

  • Vectronix
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Quantum Quantum Theory from First Principles

  • Frabjous
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Applied Textbooks on mathematical models

  • JohnPython
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Relativity Suggestions for graduate studies in General Relativity

  • jpmferreira
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Classical Possible error in example 4-4 of Thermodynamics: An engineering approach

  • Juanda
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Relativity General relativity with focus on action?

  • LCSphysicist
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Book recommendation for techniques of evaluating Series?

  • Al-Layth
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High Energy Mathematics for Physics by Adam Marsh

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Other Online courses using Boas' Mathematical Methods in the Physics Sciences

  • Slimy0233
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Solid State Is Adrianus J. Dekker forgotten or irrelevant?

  • Slimy0233
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Lay person looking for new pop physics books

  • Huck Mucus
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