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Available: "Electronic Properties of Two-Dimensional Systems", 1981
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Available: "Electronic Properties of Two-Dimensional Systems", 1981
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
  • 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 Just got Courant's calculus text -- Need some tips to work through it
  • Mr.Husky
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Algebra Looking for my first textbook on Linear Algebra Need suggestions
  • MathExplorer
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Intro Physics What Are the 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, physical text on (astro)photography & telescopes?
  • yucheng
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Cosmology Dark Matter Textbooks: Learn Core Topics in Astrophysics & Cosmology
  • 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 Mastering Rocket Telemetry: Books for Electronic Design and Data Transmission
  • 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 Another possible typo in "Cálculo", by Robert A. Adams
  • 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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My Favorite Textbook: STEM Books that Inspire
  • ergospherical
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Other Modern Quantum Field Theory: A Concise Introduction
  • 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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Understanding Tensors: Is Misner Thorne and Wheeler Enough?
  • bob012345
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Computational Literature suggestions please (Topological Quantum Computers)
  • 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 Books for high school physics E&M [No 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 Comprehensive books about the history of physics/mathematics
  • 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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Literature Database: Find Sources for 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 Advanced Theoretical Physics: a book on SR & GR for Undergrad Students?
  • Hamiltonian
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Intro Physics Looking for beginner to advanced physics textbooks
  • 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 Math of GR Exercises from Spacetime & Geometry by Sean Carroll
  • 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 Book Question (Practice/Exercise/Workbook/Problems on Basic Physics)
  • 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 exercises?
  • 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 Calculus: TEOREMA 2? Investigating a Typo in Adams' 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 The first book of E&M is 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 a Good Buy for a Beginner?
  • 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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