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Available: "Electronic Properties of Two-Dimensional Systems", 1981
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Available: "Electronic Properties of Two-Dimensional Systems", 1981
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
  • bacte2013
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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
  • AdvaitDhingra
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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
  • phantomvommand
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Difference Between "Engineering Math" and "Mathematical Methods"
  • smodak
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Find Your Ideal Physics Textbook: Exercises Included
  • milesa
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Classical Problems for Born-Wolf Optics textbook
  • AndreasC
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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
  • Amrator
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Classical English equivalents of German (pub. Springer) textbooks
  • sunrah
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Chemistry Reference book on catalytic mechanisms of enzymes
  • DummySavant
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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 Learning about SR (for beginners)
  • The Baron
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Relativity Good introductory book about general relativity at undergraduate level
  • StenEdeback
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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 Are there guides for assigning problem difficulty levels in ME textbooks?
  • Frabjous
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High Energy Books on the Standard Model of elementary particle physics & beyond
  • JD_PM
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Engineering Advanced Approach to Elementary Engineering Statics and Dynamics
  • Frabjous
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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 Textbooks on Optics: Alternatives to Hetch-Zajac's "Optics"
  • Sokolov
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Optics Textbook: Find the Best for Learning & Rigor
  • HJ Farnsworth
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Other Who Is 'Road to Reality' Written For?
  • etotheipi
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Geometry Differential Geometry: Book on its applications?
  • 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 Top eBook for GRE Probability & Combinatorics Prep - Hi PF Community!
  • 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 Any engineer's/physicist's holy grail for maths and physics essentials
  • greg_rack
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Engineering To engineers: do you often read texts intended for physics majors?
  • curious__
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Other Errata for Greiner's Series on Theoretical Physics
  • FourEyedRaven
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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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"Introduction to Calculus and Analysis" by Courant & Fritz
  • 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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The Future of Libraries: Hard Copies vs Digital
  • 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 Radiometry & Sensing Course: Find Syllabus Here
  • rtareen
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High Energy String Theory Books: Intro & Advanced Level | GSW, Polchinski, McMahon, Becker
  • 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 it worth to read the chapters on relativity in K&K mechanics book?
  • 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
  • Fricadelle
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Astronomy Books on astronomy and cosmology at the beginner level
  • 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 I forgot the name of the author.... maybe you know him
  • jonjacson
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Euclidean geometry: main theorems, formulas and concepts
  • greg_rack
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Applied Advice for Starting Maths for Astronomy Degree
  • NovaeSci
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