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What Are the Best Mathematical Physics Books for Self-Study?

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Best Dover Calculus Books Beyond Calc II

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Mathematics book for a Physicist

  • JK423
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Theoretical physics book for a high school student?

  • Forcelima
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Good spare time reading books, not textbooks

  • phy6!
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Difference between Strang's Linear Algebras?

  • brocks
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Is there any mathematically detailed GR book?

  • yicong2011
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Statistical Mechanics and Nuclear Physics books

  • Appledave
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Quantum Mechanics Intro Book Recommendation

  • BWV
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Find the Best Physics Book for Under $50 - Recommendations Welcome!

  • Jack21222
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QM Textbooks: Find Perfect Book for You!

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Introducing Physics for Beginners

  • ryantp
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Optics Books for Beginners - Find the Best One for You

  • physics love
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What Textbooks Do University Physics Students Use?

  • nobelium102
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Buying Books for High School Physics: Need Help?

  • abhigupta.14
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Recommend a geometry book for me to read

  • Miike012
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Is Euclid prerequisite to Archimedes?

  • bguidry17
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Optics Books: Exploring Reflection, Diffraction & Rayleigh Scattering

  • stringbean
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Larson's Calculus vs. Stewart's Calculus

  • thrill3rnit3
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Any recommendations for precalculus and calculus practice books?

  • supernova1203
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Which is the best Mathematical Physics book

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GRE Math Subject Test- which books ?

  • Roni1985
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Opinions of Fundamentals of Physics textbook

  • MurdocJensen
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Find the Latest & Cheapest Edition Online!

  • iRaid
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Online Physics Books - Learn Physics and Astronomy

  • trentt
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Alternatives to Mesoscopic Electronics in Solid State Nanostructures

  • HappyJazz
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What Do Malice, Sin, Suicide Signify in Literary Themes?

  • Lisa!
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Solutions to the problems in Alastair Rae - Quantum Mechanics 5 ed

  • Epitaxi
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First-Year Physics: Comparing Tipler, Serway & Jewett, & Young & Freedman

  • dragadoz
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This Physics Textbook is Garbage

  • Nickatron
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Spivak Calculus 3rd Ed. or 2nd Ed.?

  • FutureScience
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What are some great science experiments explained in a book?

  • Femme_physics
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Halliday/Resnick vs. Young/Freedman (Also, Cramster?)

  • logicalghost
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Calculus and Linear Algebra for Self Study

  • oakleykid
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What do you think of the Cartoon Guide to Physics?

  • Tyrannical
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Find Physics Books for Intuitive Problem Solving

  • ran13
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Book Recommandation - Differential Geometry

  • WannabeNewton
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Mechatronics books (with simple language)

  • arianabedi
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Fluid Dynamics? Does it have to be dull?

  • Smiles302
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Rudin(PoMA) , Herstein (Topics in Algebra)

  • foxtrot_echo_
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Looking for a solid Introductory Statisical Mechanics textbook.

  • L-x
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What Are the Best Books to Learn About the Sun?

  • mreq
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Scientific books for the general public

  • go quantum!
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Grade 12 Physics book for practice questions.

  • brianL2004
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Which Physics Textbooks Are Used in US and UK High Schools?

  • rita3
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Real Analysis Texts: Bartle Analysis Reviews

  • Cod
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Upper Division Classical Mechanics for Dummies?

  • spite4life
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Looking for a textbook/lecture series for modern physics

  • driscol
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Looking for good books about real scientists

  • Prodigalvanic
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Good book for Classical Physics II?

  • uriwolln
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Fitzpatrick Advanced Calculus-edition differences

  • oyolasigmaz
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Srednicki's book on sale and comments about books

  • kdv
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Good texts on power electronics and power systems

  • ajith.mk91
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Preperation reading for a physics summer course

  • raam86
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Reviewing Mechanics: A Course of Theoretical Physics Volume 1

  • VoxCaelum
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Where Can I Find Free, Self-Study Resources for Physics and Organic Chemistry?

  • efekwulsemmay
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Difference between Freedman and Halliday physics textbooks

  • Dragohunter
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Yet Another Request for a Textbook Recommendation

  • logicalghost
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What Similar Books Can Enhance Your Understanding of Quantum Philosophy?

  • StevieTNZ
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What are the most advanced and insightful books out there?

  • KatrinaKaif
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What Are the Best Textbooks for In-Depth Study of Rigorous Perturbation Theory?

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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Which Physics Textbook Covers the Most Topics for High School Students?

  • Nikon33
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What are the best quantum mechanics books for a beginner?

  • khil_phys
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Anyone have read Naive Set Theory by Halmos?

  • Ashuron
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Book Suggestions for Physics Books

  • Gallin
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Is Studying the Feynman Lectures Still Relevant for Modern Physics Education?

  • StukaJU88c
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Excellent Physics Book to Enhance Problem Solving Skills?

  • googley71
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Peskin's QFT Book: Solutions to Problems

  • alanzhu
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Book on theoretical nuclear physics

  • eXorikos
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Principia Matematica: Easier Edition with Scientist Commentary

  • xander1984
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Find Books for Classical Physics Beginners

  • redon
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How do you pronounced Michael Spivak's last name?

  • osnarf
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Best Non-Calculus General Physics Book

  • MrMumbleX
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Concise but comprehensive Optics book other than Hecht's Optics

  • omicgavp
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A question on linear algebra text

  • danny_91
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Which Books Are Best for Physics Olympiad Preparation?

  • alphabeta1720
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Looking for book Physics and Applications of the Josephson Effect

  • ferry2
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Quantum Computing Books: What to Read After Graduation

  • curtdbz
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Upper-level Books for Theoretical Physics: Lie Group & Functional Analysis

  • _DJ_british_?
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Physics Books for Basic Level: Where to Start?

  • Student_93
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Where Can I Find Textbooks for Learning Physics and Math on My Own?

  • Jmiles540
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Asking for advices on assigned textbook on modern physics

  • Ashuron
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Michael Spivak's Physics Book Will Be Here Soon

  • vcxp
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Which Books Simplify Weights and Roots in Lie Algebra?

  • praharmitra
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Combustion Texts or Other Resources?

  • Saladsamurai
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Best Textbook for Quantum Mechanics

  • student1938
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Is Using Schaum's Outlines for Graduate Study a Good Idea?

  • Beer-monster
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Can anybody recommend me some good books on C++?

  • xbomber88
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Transition to Math Proofs: Tips & Books for Upper Level Courses

  • IKonquer
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Book recommendations for Physical Chemistry

  • Mandeep Deka
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Where Can I Purchase Chinese Math and Science Texts?

  • motx
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I have two ODE books, which first?

  • osnarf
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Mechanics of Fluids Third Edition, Potter and Wiggert

  • philharg
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Differential Equations Text: Finding Rigor & Clarity

  • Rasalhague
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Great Russian Lit: Brothers Karamazov

  • trautlein
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Comparing Intro PDE Texts for Undergraduates

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