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Book recommendation on High Energy, Nuclear and Particle Physics

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A good quantum mechanics book for the self-learner?

  • Moneer81
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Books that emphasize Heisenberg picture

  • IvanPavlov
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Introduction to Wave Propagation in Fluids

  • NeroKid
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Electric Circuit Analysis Textbook

  • Avatrin
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Physics textbook by Serway and Jewett

  • 0kelvin
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Schrödinger Equations in three dimensions

  • MostlyHarmless
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Challenging Yourself in Physics: Recommended Textbooks for Advanced Students

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Recommend a physics&calculus book

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Relativity Steane, The wonderful world of relativity

  • bcrowell
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Introduction to Combustion Textbook Recommendation

  • Red_CCF
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Looking for Engineering Books (Chemical, Mechanical, Electric)

  • google
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Good Physics Books: Quantum Evolution by Johnjoe McFadden

  • The12thDoctor
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What is the best book for learning Calculus at a higher depth?

  • NeoXx
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Richard Feyman's lectures on physics as a resource for self study?

  • AnonymousTeen
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Physical Chemistry: Atkins or Levine?

  • Improvisation
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Good textbook to complement Physics II?

  • Ascendant78
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Recommend any good Condensed Matter Physics books please?

  • Brynjolf
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Calculus for Physicists: Best Textbooks for Real-World Applications

  • daniel0
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Good foundational mathematical basics.

  • E01
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Best book (online or print) to learn Linear Algebra?

  • WK95
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Algebra What are the topics covered in I.N. Herstein's Topics in Algebra?

  • micromass
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Textbook usage in Math Doctoral Education

  • jahlex
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Old Forgotten Classics: Uncover Mind-Blowing Insights & Quality

  • YAHA
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Electric flux textbook discrepancy ?

  • jaredvert
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Looking for a specific type of physics book

  • oneamp
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Leonard Susskind's new book on QM is now out

  • jedishrfu
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Problems in mathematical analysis by Demidovich

  • micromass
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Why Do Tensor Products Seem So Challenging?

  • Math Amateur
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Best edition of Jackson's Classical Electrodynamics

  • d.zanellato
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Intro Physics Fundamentals of Physics by David Halliday

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Classical What topics are covered in Keith R. Symon's Mechanics textbook?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Quantum Modern Quantum Mechanics by J. J. Sakurai

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Quantum Principles of Quantum Mechanics by R. Shankar

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Particle Theoretical Mechanics of Particles and Continua by Fetter

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Intro Calculus Textbooks: Spivak & Larson

  • Radarithm
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Tips for Self-Studying Physics Without Attending College

  • kini.Amith
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How accessible is the Peskin and Schroeder textbook?

  • lizzie96
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Halliday-Resnick: The Reviews & Comparisons for Physics Study

  • Radarithm
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Algebra/Trigonometey (Precal) books with rigor?

  • TitoSmooth
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Learning mathematics but need to know physics

  • MIB
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Question regarding Stewart Calculus Book.

  • TitoSmooth
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Book sequence on convex analysis

  • meanrev
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Monte Carlo Integration Books for Senior Undergrads

  • Hercuflea
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New Book: Special Relativity in General Frames by Gourgoulhon

  • George Jones
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Looking for an efficient and engaging Thermodynamics textbook?

  • Gauss M.D.
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What books must we phycists read?

  • SpaceNerdz
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A good introductory book [physics]

  • Gamenets
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Number Theory An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers - Hardy, Wright

  • micromass
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Degenerate perturbation theory (Sakurai's textbook)

  • hokhani
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Book recommendations for becoming an amateur physicist?

  • Mathieu
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Affordable Second Hand Textbooks: A Look at Quality and Savings

  • MathJakob
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Introductory physics textbook: which to choose? =)

  • si3zi
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Introduction to Electricity: Basic AC/DC, Resistors, Capacitors, and More

  • WannabeFeynman
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How many problems should I do in Spivak's Calculus?

  • PKDfan
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Can't find any trigonometry textbooks under the math section

  • MathJakob
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Physics and Philosophy Books Help

  • Duende
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Any good books on string theory

  • FatalTragedy
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Atomic Atoms, Molecules and Photons: An Introduction by Wolfgang Demtröder

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Semiconductor Physics Books, Online Notes, Websites etc.

  • fobos3
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QFT Textbook Reviews: Mandl & Shaw's 2nd Edition

  • WannabeNewton
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Engineering mathematics text beyond Kreyzig

  • ajayguhan
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Supplement to Jackson (also, 2nd vs 3rd Ed.)

  • HJ Farnsworth
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Books on PDEs: Recommendations for Rigorous Learning

  • STEMucator
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Supplement problems to Landau's Classical Field Theory?

  • Maybe_Memorie
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Vector algebr and analytical geometry textbook

  • 0kelvin
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Best book to learn more about quantum mechanics

  • ilikescience94
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A-Levels Guide to Relativity Books

  • ryanuser
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Quantum Mechanics: Where to Begin?

  • pierce15
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Recommendations for General Chemistry text

  • QuantumCurt
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Suggest a book for this statics course (exams attached)

  • Mépris
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Abstract Algebra: book rankings.

  • Schild'sLadder
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What Are the Best Introductory Books on Computer Hardware and Architecture?

  • WannabeFeynman
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My College Physics book is horrible. Suggestions for supplements?

  • QuantumCurt
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Lang or Spivak for Independent Calculus Study?

  • IDValour
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Stewart or Swokosky for an introduction to Calculus?

  • TitoSmooth
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Recommendations for SEVERAL intro science texts

  • Dian Cecht
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What Should I Study Before Tackling Spivak's Calculus?

  • IDValour
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Is this a good introduction Physics Book?

  • TitoSmooth
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Algebra 2 Trigonometry textbook recommendation

  • science~life
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Book on renormalization group in fluid dynamics?

  • ashnek
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Best books for Pre-calc and calculus

  • AdrianHudson
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A Student's Guide to Vectors and Tensors

  • Student100
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Classical Classical Electromagnetism by Jerrold Franklin

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Relativity General Relativity by Robert M. Wald

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Help decide between this books [linear algebra]

  • theoristo
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Recommendations for a Statistics Textbook in Astrophysics Research

  • eri
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Prerequisites and Resources to learn Matrices

  • kieth89
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Is an author of a popular textbook, for example griffiths, wealthy?

  • rar0308
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Quantum Quantum Mechanics for Scientists and Engineers by Miller

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Recommend Quantum Mechanics texts

  • Jmmergens
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Finding the Best Geometry Textbook for My Course

  • 1MileCrash
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Choosing the Right Textbooks for Physics Students

  • decerto
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Do carmo Differential Geometry Solution?

  • Barioth
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Finding Topology Books for Beginners

  • AdrianHudson
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Introduction to Mechanics: Berkeley Physics Series Vol. 1 Kittel

  • Curtis1000
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Books with examples and resolutions of Statistical Physics problems?

  • Tosh5457
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Quantum Student Friendly Quantum Field Theory by Klauber

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Mathematical methods for physics and engineering

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