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Chemistry Books on physical chemistry by Atkins

  • Titan97
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Need to read something by William S. Burroughs

  • Borek
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Prob/Stats Good permutations and combinations problems book

  • toforfiltum
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Textbook recommendation for electronic devices basics

  • Amrutha.phy
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Algebra Good book on representation theory of groups

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Relativity Books for relativity and quantum mechanics

  • zeldovic
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Quantum Are there any comprehensive books solely on harmonic oscillators?

  • snatchingthepi
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Other Which of these should I begin with?

  • AdamA0
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(good) Problem book for a variety of topics?

  • whyevengothere
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Quantum Problems books in various topics in Physics

  • Joker93
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Calculus Bernoulli's book on integral calculus

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Other Recommended Quantum Physics and Maths book?

  • bubblewrap
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Solid State Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics textbook with mathematical rigor

  • lizzie96'
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Classical Books with geometric optics problems on locating mirrors from ray diagrams

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Calculus Recommended books on Theory of Calculus

  • BigFlorida
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Understanding Lorentz Transformation: Explained and Recommended Readings

  • Sobhan
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Calculus Complex analysis textbook for physics background, no pure math

  • Remixex
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Chemistry Best Intro Gen Chem Textbook w/ *Conceptual* Questions?

  • ricorico
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Discrete Books on the introductory number theory?

  • bacte2013
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Other Taking Notes for Self-Study "advice"

  • ahmed markhoos
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Engineering Want a BME 1st sem book (S.I. unit)

  • Engg.ironman
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Prob/Stats A book on highschool-level probability and statistics

  • Ankel
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Topology Comparing topology textbooks: Viro, Munkres, Kelley, Dugundji, and Willard

  • SrVishi
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Plasma Industry trade journals for plasma fusion

  • Caolan
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Classical Books for statistical thermodynamics and oscillatory motion

  • anachin6000
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Chemistry Introductory textbook on Chemistry

  • gillouche
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Books for learning magnetohydrodynamics

  • rogerk8
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Analysis Books on complex analysis and algebra

  • Titan97
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Carl M. Bender (Advanced Mathematical Methods )

  • Runei
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Serge Lang as undergraduate algebra text

  • DeldotB
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Intro Math A book on arithmetic that doesn't treat you like a baby

  • Ankel
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Calculus Theoretical Multivariable Calculus books

  • bacte2013
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Chemistry Jerry March, Advanced Organic Chemistry

  • Titan97
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Calculus What Topics Are Covered in Howard Anton's Calculus Series?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Intro Physics Looking for a concise algebra-based book on basic physics

  • Ankel
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Introductory book on theoretical physics

  • jack476
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Astronomy Good ancient to modern history astronomy books?

  • christian0710
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Calculus Calculus by Varberg, Purcell, Rigdon

  • micromass
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Relativity Prereq for Will: Theory and Experiment in Gravitational Phys

  • Cygnus_A
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Expansive Mathematical Logic Text

  • SrVishi
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Geometry What's a good book on geometry to read after Kiselev?

  • Kulazo
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Other A book that covers all the math a physicist will ever need?

  • Kalvino
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Astrophysics Look for a couple of astrophysics books

  • LiD
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Intro Physics Self-studying AP Physics 1&2 with Giancoli and Serway/Vuille

  • Alive
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Applied Which book I should get to learn mathematics?

  • Andreol263
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Foundations Theoretical Books on Mathematics

  • Kalvino
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Linear Algebra Gentle Introduction to Linear Algebra

  • Vardaan Bhat
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Favorite Non Mathematic or Science books?

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How do I teach myself precalculus up to calculus?

  • Alfie Simpson
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Algebra What Theoretical Algebra Book Covers Advanced Topics Beyond High School Level?

  • Kalvino
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Books for High School Science: Astronomy, Chemistry, Biology, Calculus

  • BruceW~
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Quantum Recommended Textbooks for Quantum Field Theory and Antiparticles

  • Funestis
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Intro Physics Books on Phase and Amplitude of a sine wave

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Solid State What Is the Best Way to Learn About Graphene?

  • Benevito
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Best books for self learning physics?

  • Cosmos777
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Books on Quantum Logic and Computation

  • hellsteiger
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Calculus Calculus books covering Fourier series expansions and half-range extensions

  • Electrophy6
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Calculus Using Apostol as my first calculus book?

  • Franco_Carr14
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Classical Books for practicing free body diagrams with worked examples

  • koolraj09
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Other Temptation to read many books on same topics

  • bacte2013
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Is the series and sequences chapter in Boas' textbook worth reading?

  • Andreol263
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Need an introductory topology textbook

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Calculus Brief calculus book to read before studying the analysis

  • bacte2013
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Calculus A Well Written Multivariable Calculus Textbook?

  • Henry T
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Calculus Limit books with systematic methods and many worked examples

  • NooDota
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Introductory material on gauge symmetries and the Dirac equation

  • Kevin McHugh
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Intro Math Book recommendations for learning ODEs and PDEs from introduction to graduate level

  • Lariko
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Solid State Good resources for introductory solid state physics and QM

  • ZAN Nabil
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Intro Physics Kleppner for Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

  • Amrator
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Intro Physics Which book is better for physics: Young or Tipler?

  • Lariko
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Other Mathematics book to understand Susskind's lectures?

  • Christian Grey
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Alternatives to Mary Boas Math Methods Book

  • Orodruin
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What are some Essential Texts for a well-rounded foundation?

  • cpsinkule
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Which Book Explains the Fourier Transform Clearly?

  • pmr
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Calculus Courant/John vs. Apostol for In-Depth Studying of Calculus?

  • bacte2013
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Calculus Best calculus books for self-study with precalculus background

  • Einstein23
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Does Massless Spin 2 Imply General Relativity?

  • MattRob
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Cosmology Diff between Ryden's two 'Introduction to Cosmology' books?

  • hobboy
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Algebra Seeking the Recommendation on Complexity Theory

  • bacte2013
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Engineering Analogue circuit textbook with rigorous op-amp and logic gate analysis

  • Electrophy6
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Linear Algebra What is a good textbook to start learning tensors?

  • Feynman.12
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Quantum Modern physics book covering quantum mechanics to quantum gravity

  • Christian Grey
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Classical Kleppner and Kolenkow's minimal treatment of kinematics

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Classical Electromagnetism by Pollack and Stump

  • jtbell
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Intro Physics 2 Recommended texts, And the differences between them?

  • Pefgjk
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Other AP textbooks for Physics and Calculus

  • Maddie1609
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Classical Kinematics Refresher for Physics Majors

  • jack476
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Calculus Is Thomas Calculus the Best Book for High School Calculus Self-Study?

  • Gurasees
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Relativity Special Relativity Problem Textbook ,

  • Noctisdark
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What is a good book to learn particles?

  • temptransfer
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Do you know any book for Power Circuit Analysis?

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Problems in General Physics by Irodov

  • micromass
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Calculus Level of Advance Calculus by Woods

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Classical Studying Analytical Mechanics this July

  • davidbenari
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Other Khan Academy or textbook for pre-university physics mathematics?

  • The PAQI Monsta
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Electric machines (looking for books)

  • debelino
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Classical Conceptual physics problems with solutions for IIT and GRE prep

  • Dani708
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Classical Algebra-based physics practice book with solved solutions in metric

  • MD777
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Classical Where can i find best quality Walter Lewin Lectures

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