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Relativity Reviews of “Gravity: An Introduction to Einstein’s General Relativity”
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Classical Looking for a thermodynamics book that 'ties it all together'
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Other I need a biology textbook and learning materials
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Quantum mechanics textbook?
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Quantum Math Textbooks to Read Before Starting QFT
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Other What are you reading now? (STEM only)
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Astronomy Good Book Recommendations on Solar Physics
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Is the book "Fundamentals of Aerodynamics" in SI units?
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Relativity Introduction to Special Relativity by Wolfgang Rindler
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Classical What Chapters of Halliday & Resnick Are Covered in Physics I & II?
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Classical Starting IPhO preparation in grade 10 -- Calculus book suggestions
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I Wish to Give Away a Textbook Set on The Calculus
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Calculus What Chapters in Thomas' Calculus Would Calc I be?
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Quantum Quantum Textbook For Density Matrix, Pure & Mixed States, +more
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Looking for Soviet era texts similar to MIR publishers
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High Energy What is the level of Aitchison & Hey's QFT books?
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Recommendation for a book on Hamiltonian Mechanics
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Classical A relearning experience - self study edition
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Calculus Should I read Spivak's Calculus as an undergrad in theoretical physics?
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Quantum Clifford Algebra for Quantum Field Theory, Supersymmetry, Supergravity
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Linear Algebra How hard is this Linear Algebra textbook?
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Quantum Quantum mechanics textbook for 2nd year student
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Is "Quantum Mechanics Demystified" a good book for a beginner?
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Quantum Quantum Probability ― Quantum Logic
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Classical Help with identifying the textbook
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Intro Physics “Fundamental University Physics” by Alonso and Finn - out of date?
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Other A question about strange claims in some textbooks
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Relativity Errata for Gravitation and Cosmology book by Steven Weinberg
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Classical What Lagrangian mechanics textbook should I use?
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Classical Prerequisites for Arnold's Methods of Classical Mechanics
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Advanced elasticity book recommendation
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Limitations of visual presentation
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Relativity Recommended general relativity textbook
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Quantum What books/materials/subjects are needed to understand String Theory?
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Number Theory What books or materials are needed to understand primitive roots?
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Quantum Is Quantum Field Theory for the Gifted Amateur Effective for Self-Study?
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Good series of books to brush up on math, physics, and computer programming?
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Prob/Stats Probability book for basic understanding
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Calculus Help locating a Math Equation to fit this curve
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Differential geometry of singular spaces
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Intro Physics How useful is the "with Modern Physics" section of Tipler's Physics?
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Recommended books for a physics undergrad
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Classical Finding the Right Physics Books for College for Students
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Classical Looking for a textbook that uses the electromagnetic wave view of electric current
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Calculus Looking for an English language calculus textbook for this syllabus
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Engineering Looking for resources to develop my skills in undergraduate Physics and Mathematics
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Intro Physics Discover the World of Physics with Lewis Carroll Epstein's Thinking Physics Book
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Classical Looking for book about relativistic classical field theory
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Which Books Offer the Toughest Problems on Mechanical Properties for Olympiads?
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Other Would you recommend Khan's Treatment Planning book? (Radiation Oncology)
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Foundations High school and undergraduate math textbooks for refreshing my skills
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Algebra Find Algebraic Physics Courses Starting with Classical Mechanics - Dan
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Astrophysics Up to date astrophysics and astronomy books for physicists
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Classical How is the book "Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics"?
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Other Has Anyone Ever Finished Reading Morse & Feshbach and Courant & Hilbert?
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Classical Griffiths or Jackson for Electrodynamics?
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Is Mathematical Conundrums the Ultimate Math Challenge?
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What is the Best Thermodynamics Book for Bachelor's Study?
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Intro Physics Beginner friendly mathematical physics book
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Engineering Book on Aircraft Engine Lubrication/Oil System Design
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Other Free online textbooks from Cambridge
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Relativity Looking for a good introductory Tensor Analysis Textbook
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Classical Classical Dynamics Book for Self-Study.
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Intro Physics What Book Helps Understand Electromagnetism and Quantum Physics Concepts?
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Calculus Can I skip the introduction in Apostol's calculus?
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Good books to learn electronic devices and circuits AND digital electronics
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Textbook recommendations for second year physics (UK university)
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Seeking books to help me understand the structure of the Hydrogen Atom
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Can anyone recommend books on artificial photosynthesis?
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Calculus Confusion over Calculus Book example footnote
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What books can I use to learn chemistry as a physicist?
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Classical Source recommendation on Differential Geometry
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Foundations Books and websites about manipulatives in mathematics?
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Analysis What’s a good book on transcendental functions?
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Quantum Quantum Theory from First Principles
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Applied I need some textbooks about Mathematical models please
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Relativity Suggestions for graduate studies in General Relativity
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Classical Possible error in book (Thermodynamics: An engineering approach)
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Relativity General relativity with focus on action?
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Book recommendation for techniques of evaluating Series?
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High Energy Mathematics for Physics by Adam Marsh
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Suggestions for future reading — Supergravity by Freedman or A First Course in String Theory by Zweibach?
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Other Math Physics Resource Request: Mary L Boas Book
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Solid State Is Adrianus J. Dekker forgotten or irrelevant?
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Lay person looking for new pop physics books
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Quantum Trying to remember an unusual quantum textbook
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Classical Best books to study Oscillations and Waves
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Solid State Should I buy Kittel's Introduction to Solid State Physics?
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Relativity Studying Modern Physics, need book recommendations
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Classical Introductory books to Hamiltonian chaos
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Calculus Thomas Calculus 3rd edition vs 9th edition
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Engineering EE resources for audio hardware design?
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Geometry Looking for a good book about trigonometry
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Other What are some recommended books for preparing for the ISI entrance exam?
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Other Which Springer books to buy? (QM, GR and statistical mechanics)
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Looking for old mathematics textbooks (high school to undergrad level)
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Best Solid State Physics Book for Beginners
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Calculus Does Apostol Calculus Volume 2 cover sufficient multivariate calculus?
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Number Theory Modular Forms: A Textbook for University Physics Students
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Algebra Looking for a good College algebra book
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