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Relativity Introduction Math for General Relativity - Engineers

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Classical Can Purcell and Griffiths Be Studied Together for Electromagnetism?

  • Falgun
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Mathematics to understand Quantum Scattering Theory

  • bignsud
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Quantum Srednicki QFT draft vs printed versions

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Classical Which problem book to do for Physics Olympiad?

  • aspiringPhysics19
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Classical Looking for simple materials for calculus of variations

  • Haorong Wu
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Relativity Special relativity in Lagrangian and Hamiltonian language

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Chemistry Thoughts on Introduction to Chemistry fourth Edition by Bauer?

  • EnricoHendro
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Find R.H. Dicke's Paper: "Gravitation without a Principle of Equivalence

  • Phinrich
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Intro Math Introductory Probability without Calculus

  • hackedagainanda
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Calculus Working through Courant and John's calculus volume 1

  • Mr.Husky
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Algebra Looking for my first textbook on Linear Algebra Need suggestions

  • MathExplorer
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Intro Physics Best beginner physics books for self-teaching

  • BadgerBadger92
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Calculus Where did my textbook say clearly what it states at this point?

  • mcastillo356
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Relativity I want to learn special relativity. More details below

  • rgtr
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Astronomy Technical books on telescope and astrophotography optics calculations

  • yucheng
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Cosmology Introductory astrophysics and cosmology textbooks covering dark matter

  • Floyd_13
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Intro Math Maths needed to advance my physics understanding

  • rudransh verma
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Other New Bio "The Man from the Future" by Ananyo Bhattacharya

  • Frabjous
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Geometry Recommendation for High School Geometry book

  • cbarker1
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Atomic What are the best books for studying polyatomic molecules?

  • BillKet
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Engineering Books on spacecraft data compression and transmission electronics

  • ergospherical
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Relativity "Must-read" papers in general relativity

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Self teaching Calculus for physics?

  • Parkour
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Classical What Are Some General Physics Books to Complement Resnick and Halliday?

  • rudransh verma
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Other Learning Real Analysis at My Own Pace

  • Mr.Husky
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Calculus Want to read a paragraph at "Calculus", by R. A. Adams, 8th or 7th ed.

  • mcastillo356
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Quantum Looking for a good String Theory text

  • topsquark
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Intro Physics Are There Printing Mistakes in Feynman Lectures on Physics?

  • rudransh verma
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Classical Looking for Griffith-style books on mechanics, thermodynamics, astronomy

  • szenhidrat
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Calculus Possible typo in Cálculo by Robert A. Adams: plane and car direction

  • mcastillo356
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Looking for a book on many body Newtonian dynamics (point masses)

  • feynman1
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Engineering Material Science Books for Mechanical Engineering

  • supern0va
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What's your favorite STEM textbook and why?

  • ergospherical
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Other Bad science and math textbooks to avoid

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Other Should I Learn C Programming from an Old Book?

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Classical Confusion between Electrodynamics texts

  • Mr.Husky
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Does Misner Thorne and Wheeler cover tensors adequately for GR?

  • bob012345
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Computational Resources for learning topological quantum computers and non-abelian anyons

  • Stal
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Problem using Griffiths Intro to Quantum Mechanics

  • jstrunk
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Analysis Opinions on textbooks on Analysis

  • Mr.Husky
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Intro Physics High school E&M textbook without integrals

  • sea333
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Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! - My Favorite Book

  • Aarav
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Books that teach classical mechanics through a discourse method

  • Viishnuuu
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Best layman non mathematical interesting book on Ray and wave optics

  • Viishnuuu
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Other Who were the British physicists in the race for absolute zero?

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Other What Are Some Notable Baby Books Across Different Fields?

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Classical Searching for a book similar to physical Paradoxes and Sophisms

  • Viishnuuu
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Calculus Textbook for Integration using Hyperbolic substitution

  • askor
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Intro Physics Introductory Physics, by John D. Mays

  • James William Hall
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Foundations What level are the books 'Elements de Mathematiques' by Bourbaki?

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Classical Physics history books with math, experiments, and scientific context

  • papajo
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Computational Introduction to machine learning

  • Frabjous
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Book Suggestion for Tensor Calculus

  • Istiak
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Classical Waves books -- Looking for better textbooks to augment my class materials

  • struggling_student
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Where to find academic sources for literature and soft sciences

  • sbrothy
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Geometry Confusion about Differential Geometry Books

  • Falgun
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Atomic Van der Waal repulsion and Lennard Jones potential

  • LCSphysicist
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Relativity Does Advanced Theoretical Physics by Nick Lucid rush through relativity?

  • Hamiltonian
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Intro Physics Physics textbooks beyond year 9 curriculum

  • ujint
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Classical Reading Goldstein's Classical Mechanics as an Undergraduate

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Relativity Practice problems for manifolds and curvature in Carroll's Spacetime and Geometry

  • shinobi20
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Linear Algebra What are good books for a third course in Linear Algebra?

  • fxdung
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Engineering Recommended book for Optical Engineering graduate

  • Yukatto
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Intro Physics Looking for an Introductory Physics Book without Flashy Presentation?

  • DanielJorge
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Intro Physics Weinberg, Foundations of Modern Physics (2021)

  • Demystifier
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Intro Physics Is there a freshman dedicated EM book other than Purcell?

  • Frabjous
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Reading for dark matter versus modified gravity

  • windy miller
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Relativity Second book on special relativity

  • Frabjous
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Looking for a book to understand physics theories

  • The Moon Gauge
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Calculus Possible typo at "Cálculo", by Robert A. Adams

  • mcastillo356
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Relativity Question Regarding Different Editions of Spacetime Physics by Wheeler

  • MidgetDwarf
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Intro Physics Best basic physics workbook with solutions from major publishers

  • askor
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Other Book list for a person with lots of interest in Physics?

  • nervousring
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Prerequisites for studying Quarks and Leptons (Halzen and Martin)

  • nick25
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Quantum References for generalized canonical commutation relations

  • Ssnow
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Quantum Open quantum systems textbooks with exercise problems

  • Silicon-Based
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Analysis Multivariable analysis textbooks

  • Santiago24
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Geometry Book for improving problem solving skills for these types of questions

  • Kappa123
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Intro Physics General introductory physics books compared to specific books on each topic

  • korwynkim
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Intro Physics Searching for a Classic Physics Textbook with Autostereograms

  • Cutter Ketch
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Quantum Tensor networks and tensor algebra

  • Silicon-Based
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Calculus Is "TEOREMA 2" a typo in Adams' Calculus 6th edition?

  • mcastillo356
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Calculus Calculus Textbook: Courant vs Apostol

  • vibha_ganji
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Calculus Sentence in English in textbook "Calculus", by Robert A. Adams

  • mcastillo356
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Prob/Stats Looking for a probability and statistics textbook

  • Falgun
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Good literature needed (QFT topics)

  • raracon
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Classical Classical electromagnetism by Franklin vs Griffiths for self-study

  • Passers_by
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Other Publisher/editor writing science textbooks

  • anmac1789
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Other Books on Entropy for Physics Enthusiasts

  • kelly0303
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Geometry Geometrical books (differential geometry, tensors, variational mech.)

  • Idun
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Computational Looking for a Geometry Proofs Textbook?

  • nycmathguy
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Classical Classical Mechanics by Douglas Gregory

  • shinobi20
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Other Is The Road to Reality by Penrose suitable for someone new to physics?

  • iosman001
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Classical Discrepancies in Jackson, 3rd Edition

  • physlosopher
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Other Any books on these topics in Analog electronics?

  • Wrichik Basu
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Classical Looking for the absolute best fluid mechanics book available

  • Reinhart
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Foundations Klein's Encyclopedia: Is an English Translation Possible?

  • jonjacson
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