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Quantum Good introductory books in the Quantum Mechanics?
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Discrete Looking for a basic Combinatorics text
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Quantum Where Can I Find a Comprehensive List of Special Matrices Used in Physics?
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Classical Long lead time in getting text books
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Engineering A choice for a Heat and Mass Transfer Reference TextBook
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Classical Recommendations for E&M Math Book
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Classical Best Theoretical Physics Journal
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Other Potential Thread Idea: Subject Index
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Calculus Good precalculus and calculus book for a beginner for physic
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Solid State Best Condensed Matter Physics Book: Essential Knowledge
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Algebra Group Theory for Physics: Weyl vs Herstein?
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Recommendations for a calculus refresher
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Other Questions on the "practical man" series
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Analysis Replacement for Rudin Chapters 9-11
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Discrete Introductory books on Graph Theory and Combinatorics?
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Best problems and solutions book in solid state physics
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Intro Physics Thorough introductory calculus and physics books
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Other Book recommendation to study for the Physics GRE in ~40 days
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Linear Algebra Mastering DiffyQ and linear Algebra
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Classical Jackson's Electrodynamics: 1st edition vs 3rd edition
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Classical Looking for Books on Focusing Laser Beams?
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Undergraduate book for Thermodynamics?
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Analysis Analysis textbook recommendation
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Force and Laws of motion Text Book
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Astronomy Books on Astrophysics and astronomy
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Classical What best book for Electrodynamics/electromagnetics?
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Classical Any online notes for Giancoli physics?
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Discrete Algorithm Books for C++ and Python Programmers
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Linear Algebra Looking for a linear algebra book
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Suggest me book on Electrostatics
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Algebra Comments about "Topics in Algebra" by I.N. Hertsein?
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What is the best mathematics book for physicists?
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Classical Rigorous Treatment of E&M and Thermodynamics
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Is There a More Comprehensive Course on Special Relativity?
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Chemistry Which Chemistry Textbook Is Best for Introductory Courses?
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General Relativity and Differential Geometry textbook problem
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Learning materials for relativity
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Engineering Multi-Disciplinary Open Access Books
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Can you suggest a probability and statistics manual?
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Calculus Vector Calculus Hubbard enough for Physics?
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A good book to introduce information theory?
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Quantum Advanced quantum mechanics book - toward QFT
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Landau-Lifshitz Navier-Stokes equation on which page of the textbook?
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Calculus A good calculus book for physics
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Chemistry What are the essential topics covered in inorganic chemistry textbooks?
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Quantum Books on waves with Fourier Transforms
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Book idea: mathematical techniques in introductory physics
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Intro Physics A new online introductory E&M textbook (in progress…)
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Other Textbook reviews online somewhere?
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Literature for QM to QFT step-by-step
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What Topics Does Hassani Cover in His Favorite Mathematical Book?
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Other What's the best highschool biology book?
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Linear Algebra Hoffman/Kunze VS Lang's Linear Algebra series
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Calculus Good calculus textbook for physics, and vice versa?
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Classical Book like Barret/Bekefi's Electromagnetic Vibrations?
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Chemistry Books on physical chemistry by Atkins
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Prob/Stats Good permutations and combinations problems book
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Electronic Devices -- Please suggest a book for learning the basics
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Algebra Good book on representation theory of groups
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Relativity Books for relativity and quantum mechanics
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Quantum Are there any comprehensive books solely on harmonic oscillators?
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Other Which of these should I begin with?
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(good) Problem book for a variety of topics?
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Quantum Problems books in various topics in Physics
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Calculus Bernoulli's book on integral calculus
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Other Recommended Quantum Physics and Maths book?
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Solid State Textbook for understanding thermodynamics
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Classical Want help in finding a book for questions on geometric optics
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Calculus Recommended books on Theory of Calculus
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Understanding Lorentz Transformation: Explained and Recommended Readings
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Calculus Beginners Guide to Complex Analysis
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Chemistry Best Intro Gen Chem Textbook w/ *Conceptual* Questions?
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Discrete Books on the introductory number theory?
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Other Taking Notes for Self-Study "advice"
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Engineering Want a BME 1st sem book (S.I. unit)
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Prob/Stats A book on highschool-level probability and statistics
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Topology Comparing Topology Textbooks: A Scientist's Perspective
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Plasma Industry trade journals for plasma fusion
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Classical Books for statistical thermodynamics and oscillatory motion
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Good physics books for someone who is not a complete beginner.
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Chemistry Introductory textbook on Chemistry
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Best MHD Books: A Comprehensive Guide to Magnetic Hydro Dynamics
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Analysis Books on complex analysis and algebra
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Carl M. Bender (Advanced Mathematical Methods )
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Serge Lang as undergraduate algebra text
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Intro Math A book on arithmetic that doesn't treat you like a baby
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Calculus Theoretical Multivariable Calculus books
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Chemistry Jerry March, Advanced Organic Chemistry
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Calculus What Topics Are Covered in Howard Anton's Calculus Series?
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Intro Physics Looking for a concise algebra-based book on basic physics
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Introductory book on theoretical physics
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Astronomy Good ancient to modern history astronomy books?
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Calculus Calculus by Varberg, Purcell, Rigdon
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Relativity Prereq for Will: Theory and Experiment in Gravitational Phys
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Expansive Mathematical Logic Text
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Geometry What's a good book on geometry to read after Kiselev?
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Other A book that covers all the math a physicist will ever need?
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Astrophysics Look for a couple of astrophysics books
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Intro Physics Best AP Physics 1&2 Textbooks for Self-Study: Giancoli and Serway/Vuille Review
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Applied Which book I should get to learn mathematics?
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