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Intro Physics Best textbook for properties of matter and fluid mechanics

  • CurioPhysicist
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Analysis Leonard Euler's Books in Analysis and Algebra

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Intro Physics Feynman Lectures on Physics Tape Recordings Online for Free Listening

  • codelieb
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Best (or at least good) GR and SR textbook for a 15-year-old highschool student

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Calculus What Is the Original Text of Example 6(c) in Calculus by Robert A. Adams?

  • mcastillo356
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Quantum Modern Physics Textbook Recommendations for Top-Tier Universities

  • RJ Emery
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How to sell math/physics textbooks in Europe?

  • gillouche
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Geometry "The Geometry of Physics" - Theodore Frankel

  • Falgun
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Astrophysics Looking for an Advanced Introduction to Astrophysics text

  • Kolmo
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Intro Physics What are some textbooks and problem sets I can use to learn physics?

  • vadimuha
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Relativity Is Synge's Special Relativity Still Relevant Today?

  • Frabjous
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Good resources for learning basic surface tension

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Difference Between "Engineering Math" and "Mathematical Methods"

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General physics textbook with complete exercises

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Classical Problems for Born-Wolf Optics textbook

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Foundations Textbooks vs Khan Academy for Self Study and PreCalc CLEP

  • Chandller
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Other Books on the Physics of Climate Change

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Classical English equivalents of German (pub. Springer) textbooks

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Chemistry Reference book on catalytic mechanisms of enzymes

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Classical Irodov or Krotov for high schoolers?

  • Physicistpropeller
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Calculus What are some affordable textbooks for learning math concepts for physics?

  • AdvaitDhingra
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Analysis Real Analysis (Baby Rudin vs Apostol)

  • Falgun
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Lagrangian of system of bodies in PN approximation [Landau Textbook]

  • GrimGuy
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Analysis Prerequisites Measure theory for ug student in physics

  • azeow
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Linear Algebra What are good second course books in linear algebra for self-study?

  • fxdung
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Applied Ordinary Differential Equations Books

  • Falgun
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Calculus Practical reference for integration on manifolds

  • etotheipi
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Foundations What are the best undergraduate math books?

  • fxdung
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Prob/Stats Material on complex random variables and exotic probabilities

  • s00mb
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Cosmology What are some recommended books for studying mathematical physics?

  • XCodeX
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Relativity Best special relativity books for beginners

  • The Baron
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Relativity Good introductory book about general relativity at undergraduate level

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Other Duplicate Mir Books at Good Bargain - Interested?

  • discoversci
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Intro Physics Messenger Lectures at The Feynman Lectures Website

  • codelieb
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Classical Question Regarding The Quality of CRC Press Books

  • MidgetDwarf
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Other Where can I find difficulty ratings for problems in ME textbooks?

  • Frabjous
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High Energy Books on Standard Model physics beyond Mandl and Shaw

  • JD_PM
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Engineering Advanced Approach to Elementary Engineering Statics and Dynamics

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Engineering Are There Any Books on Selecting Components for Building a Multi-Rotor Drone?

  • agvarelex
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Classical What Are the Best Optics Textbooks for a Junior Course?

  • PManslaughter
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Intro Physics Optics textbooks alternative to Hecht-Zajac for interference and diffraction

  • Sokolov
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Classical optics textbook with mathematical rigor

  • HJ Farnsworth
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Other Who Is 'Road to Reality' Written For?

  • etotheipi
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Geometry Books on applications of differential geometry beyond relativity

  • s00mb
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Intro Math Arithmetic/pre-algebra/basic geometry textbook recommendations

  • Ephemeria
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Engineering Looking for details on how these two items are manufactured

  • etotheipi
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Calculus Calculus textbooks with good sections on integration

  • Santiago24
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Prob/Stats Any good math-theory-focused books on neural networks and data science?

  • s00mb
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Nuclear weapons physics (I need a Bibliography)

  • CanoJones
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Atomic Understanding Crystal Dislocations: A Mathematical Approach

  • etotheipi
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Prob/Stats EBook recommendations for GRE probability and combinatorics

  • member 428835
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Any books that just have blueprints of buildings, ships, etc?

  • DartomicTech
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Calculus Looking for a rigorous multivariable calculus book

  • Adgorn
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Classical Essential math and physics reference for aerospace engineering

  • greg_rack
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Engineering To engineers: do you often read texts intended for physics majors?

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Other Errata for Greiner's Series on Theoretical Physics

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Classical Looking for a book on non-holonomic constraints with worked examples

  • PhDeezNutz
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Other Can someone suggest a good trigonometry book to learn trigonometry ?

  • Thendi79
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Struggling with Courant and Fritz's calculus textbook problems

  • Santiago24
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Intro Physics Which Physics Book Offers Extensive Examples and Illustrations?

  • askor
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Analysis Understanding how they thought of math proofs in the first place

  • Constructivist
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Quantum Resources for learning Quantum Field Theory

  • aclaret
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Prob/Stats Two-Person Game Theory by Rapoport

  • Frabjous
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Quantum Is "Quantum Physics for Dummies" a good textbook for starting QP?

  • AdvaitDhingra
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Are libraries really shifting toward digital books?

  • gmax137
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Classical How to use Kleppner and Kolenkow and how to employ problem solving?

  • warhammer
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Classical The Statistical Foundations of Entropy by Ramshaw

  • Frabjous
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Relativity Need recommendations of videos on GR

  • Haorong Wu
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Classical Finding a syllabus for a radiometry and sensing course

  • rtareen
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High Energy Advanced string theory books beyond Polchinski and GSW

  • dx
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Intro Physics A good physics textbook with clear and concise explanations?

  • jojoj
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Classical Best undergraduate electromagnetics textbook

  • ksnaz12
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Calculus Best Calculus of variations (Sturm Liouville Theory) textbook?

  • ksnaz12
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Quantum Elements of Modern Physics book recommendations?

  • HououinKyouma
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Intro Math Schaum's Outline Series, Supplementary Problem books

  • hackedagainanda
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Classical Home Experiment / Demo / Training Kit for students to use at home?

  • agan
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Variation principle -- looking for resources to read and understand

  • Pouramat
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Prerequisites for the textbook "Linear Algebra" (2nd Edition)?

  • DartomicTech
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Classical What is the physical intuition behind radiative heating and cooling?

  • Frabjous
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Classical Recommendation for a primer on optical system design/optomechanics?

  • crashcat
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Neuroscience with mathematical emphasis

  • etotheipi
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Classical The motion of cats and stuff in free fall

  • etotheipi
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Errors in Ballentine (QM Textbook)?

  • PeterDonis
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Relativity Is special relativity needed before reading Purcell's EM textbook?

  • Leo Liu
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Classical Relativistic Electromagnetism (Undergrad Level)

  • Arman777
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Other Textbook Recommendations for Thermodynamics

  • EnricoHendro
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Applied Book recommendations on geometrical methods for physicists

  • Joker93
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Classical Calculus-based physics textbooks

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Astronomy Beginner astronomy and cosmology books to maintain interest in space

  • sahilmm15
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Recommendations: a Book/Portfolio of data visualisations

  • Wizard
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Which is the best book for studying Rotational mechanics?

  • NTesla
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Classical What is the Difference Between the 4th and 5th Edition of HRK Physics?

  • CurioPhysicist
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Intro Physics Textbook on Electronics and Circuit Analysis

  • Mondayman
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Solid State A book about the history of solid state physics

  • Rzbs
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Calculus Free journals of maths and physics?

  • jonjacson
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Calculus Brief and physics-oriented (?) resource for PDEs

  • etotheipi
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Intro Physics Thoughts on "A Guide to Ancient Egyptian Literature

  • Frabjous
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Quantum Identifying a quantum mechanics textbook author

  • jonjacson
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Comprehensive euclidean geometry reference for engineers and physicists

  • greg_rack
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Applied Advice for Starting Maths for Astronomy Degree

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