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Relativity Introduction Math for General Relativity - Engineers
- valenumr
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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
- ergospherical
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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
- lriuui0x0
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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
- ergospherical
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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
- Demystifier
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Other Should I Learn C Programming from an Old Book?
- ergospherical
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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?
- ergospherical
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Other What Are Some Notable Baby Books Across Different Fields?
- Demystifier
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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?
- fxdung
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Searching for a book like Evolution of Physics or Physics for the Inquiring Mind
- Viishnu
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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
- IAmLoco
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Any recommendations for good resources for learning Galois Theory?
- dx
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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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