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Available: "Electronic Properties of Two-Dimensional Systems", 1981
Learn Cosmology: Books for Self-Learning Up to Grad Level
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Favourite Murder Author A Murderer
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Quantum Mechanics: Fitzpatrick's Online Grad Course vs. Feynman & Sakurai
  • Domnu
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Books on Character theory and category theory
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Any good books to learn quantum physics
  • math_04
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Which Approach is Best for Learning Advanced Mechanics: Modern or Classic Texts?
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Classical theory of fields by landau and lifshitz
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Discover the Best Calculus Books by Richard Courant for Learning from Scratch"
  • WiFO215
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What Are the Best Online Resources for a First-Year Quantum Mechanics Student?
  • Domnu
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Which one of these books on General Relativity would you recommend?
  • Astroman
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Which Academic Book on Quantum Physics is Best for Beginners?
  • bhouncy
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Best Physics Exercise Books for Improving Calculation Skills?
  • roam
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What Monumental Book Should You Gift for the Holidays?
  • giann_tee
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Cosmology: Science of the Universe, by E. R. Harrison
  • Loren Booda
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Which Book Should Beginners Study for General Theory of Relativity?
  • mkbh_10
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Jackson Math: Challenges and Solutions
  • captain
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What are the best beginner books on QED to explore during the holidays?
  • mkbh_10
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Semiconductor Physics and Devices Textbook
  • lightfalcon
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A decent book about calculus for beginners
  • Darkiekurdo
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Differential geometry for dummies?
  • pivoxa15
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Looking for a specific sort of math book
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Finding Textbooks for Modern Physics Course Without Calculus
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Knowledge of Precalculus for Dummies Quality Needed
  • dmehling
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Book reviews and recommendations
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Book Recommendation: Introduction to Multivariable
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The Best Textbooks for Self-Study Thread
  • emsidis
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Which Book Best Explains Relativity for University Students?
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What are the best geometry books for visual learners?
  • moe darklight
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What are the best self-study resources for advancing in Algebra?
  • k3N70n
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Are traditional calculus courses missing essential topics?
  • duke_nemmerle
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Is Stewart's Calculus Book Suitable for Analytic Geometry Calculus 1 Course?
  • undrcvrbro
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Book to understand how differential equation solutions come about?
  • e-pi
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Best Differential Geometry Books for Independent Study
  • JasonJo
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Infinity: Beyond the Beyond the Beyond
  • raolduke
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What's the Best Calculus Review Book for Physics-based Courses?
  • BioCore
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Looking for a Beginner-Friendly Linear Algebra Textbook?
  • silver-rose
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Recommendations for Self-Teaching Linear Algebra Textbook
  • merlinMan
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Find the Best "Modern Physics" Textbook for Sophomore-Junior Physics
  • pmariston
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Introduction to Quantum Theory for Beginners
  • Manzuoni
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Linear Algebra Solutions Manual: 4th Edition by Friedberg, Insel, and Spence
  • torquerotates
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Which Texts Are Best for Applied Quantum Mechanics and Mechanics?
  • Winzer
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Suggestions on Undergraduate Physics Textbooks
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Modern Physics Text: Any suggestions?
  • Saladsamurai
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Find "Terry Loucks' Augmented Plane Wave Method" Book
  • kaltarrr
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Where Can I Find R. Shankar's QM Book Online?
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Solve Physics Problems: Mechanics & Electrodynamics
  • WiFO215
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Recommendations for Undergraduate Quantum Mechanics Textbooks
  • bill nye scienceguy!
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What are some recommended books for studying Electrodynamics?
  • WiFO215
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Quantum Mechanics Book - Start Basics & Learn QM
  • pardesi
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Good 'Intro to electricity/magnetism basics' book
  • kirab
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Thickest Physics Book: MTW Gravitation or Even Thicker?
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Recommended Textbooks for Learning GR: A Graduate Student's Perspective
  • PhysiSmo
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Which books are recommended for mastering QED calculations in QFT?
  • jdstokes
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What are the Best Books for Learning Elementary Quantum Field Theory and Particle Physics?
  • vinay uppal
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Intro to Fluid Dynamics: Top Book Recommendations from a Physics Perspective
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Griffiths QM 1st vs 2nd editions
  • jtbell
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Coauthoring Textbooks: My Perspective
  • ehrenfest
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Why do some writers turn to pseudoscience in their stories?
  • Janus
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Zumdahl or Silberberg [Intro. Chem]?
  • BioCore
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Organic Chemistry Textbook Recommendation for Math Student
  • axeae
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Which edition of Stewart's Calculus is best for reference?
  • ehrenfest
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Which Books Cover Dimensional Analysis in Differential Equations?
  • qspeechc
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What Are the Best Accessible Books on Quantum Mechanics for Casual Readers?
  • _Mayday_
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Books that cover Second Quantization?
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Question about a figure in relativity textbook
  • DocZaius
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Which Books Best Teach Each Field of Study?
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Recommendations for good book which can teach QM from basics
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Suggestions for Graduate-Level Combinatorics/Graph Theory Texts
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Introductions to quantum computing
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Black Holes, Wormholes & Time Machines
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Introduction to Particle Physics: Solutions & Books
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Forthcoming cosmology book from Steven Weinberg?
  • Daverz
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Good book(s) on the history of math
  • moe darklight
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Can I Read Road to Reality Without Calculus?
  • Liger20
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Can you recommend a physics book?
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Is Griffiths' Particle Physics Sufficient to Start Peskin and Schroeder's QFT?
  • captain
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Finding a Physics Book with Comprehensive Explanation for High Schoolers
  • Phantomfrk
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Amazon.com a Rip-Off? (Long) Rant about Textbooks.
  • qspeechc
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Hi I'm looking for a book on AMATYC. Any ideas?
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Good intermediate mechanics book
  • tronter
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Modern Physics Textbook Suggestions
  • PFStudent
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Learn Physics: Books and Courses for Self-Study
  • techieadmin
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Stewart Precalculus or Blitzer's Precalculus
  • greenneub
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What preparation is necessary for Rudin's Mathematical Analysis?
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Classical text on General Relativity
  • Benzoate
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The Road to Reality" by Roger Penrose - Reviews & Opinions
  • alias25
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Good book to understand eigenvalue for quantum mechanics?
  • e-pi
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Electromagnetism Books: Affordable 2nd Year Options
  • qspeechc
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What Level Is Griffiths' Particle Physics Book?
  • captain
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Which Textbook is Best for Self-Studying Condensed Matter Physics?
  • Atomos
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Modern Physics Textbook with Thought-Provoking Problems & Visual Explanations
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Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics.
  • UmerLatif
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Recommendations for graduate text on electrodynamics
  • captain
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How Can You Effectively Read a Biology Textbook?
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Is Modern Differential Equations by Abell and Braselton a Good Textbook?
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Economics 101 Books: Beginner & Layman Guide
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Which is better Phillips or Griffiths ?
  • nucleuswizard
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What is a good book for learning about nuclear physics and radioactivity?
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Stewart Calculus 6th edition Early Trancedentals Solution manual.
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Which books should I have to read?
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