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Recommendations on a book on Surface Plasmons?

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Thomas F. Jordan Books on Quantum mechanics

  • malawi_glenn
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Does Quantum Theory by David Bohm Cover All Aspects of Quantum Mechanics?

  • captain
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Recommendations for Physics Books for A-Level Studies?

  • tommyburgey
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Would I be ready for Kleppners Intro to mechanics?

  • Winzer
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Does any one know of any good ebook on optics?

  • pardesi
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What Books Are on Your Reading List?

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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by Griffiths, David

  • pivoxa15
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Download a Free, Well-Documented Physics Textbook at MotionMountain.net

  • heusdens
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Introductory books on nonlinear waves for beginners

  • hanson
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What are some recommended resources for learning introductory cosmology?

  • foranlogan2
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Nuclear Physics by Weisscort, Weisscoot, or Weissport?

  • neu
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Principle of Mechanics Book: Intermediate Course Material?

  • Winzer
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Is Jackson's Classical Electrodynamics a Good Resource for Self-Study?

  • ziad1985
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Prosaic discussion of basic lagrangian field theory

  • Sojourner01
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What is time? Which books are reccomended?

  • Robert100
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Science fiction book with Brasil in the title by Ian Mc

  • EnumaElish
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What should be my first QFT book? I'm an experimentalist ^_^

  • joechien0218
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Bransden & Joachain vs Kittel for atomic, molecular and solid state physics

  • pivoxa15
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How Can Poets and Knowledge Seekers Approach Remedial Physics?

  • Asia
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Larry Cotter and the healthy carrots.

  • arildno
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Preparing for IIT: Suggestions for Good Books

  • saket1991
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Computational Fluid Dynamics - Introduction

  • Bucky
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Books for learning Hamiltonian mechanics and eigenvalues from basics

  • bearhug8703
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Particle physics books for someone new to the field

  • bearhug8703
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What's a Good Quantum Book for Mathematicians?

  • math_owen
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Prerequisites for reading d'Espagnat's On Physics and Philosophy

  • math_owen
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What is the Best College Physics Text?

  • Dr. Proof
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Review: G. Polya's 'How To Solve It' - Engineer's Perspective

  • Malenfant
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Can these books be considered valid source of information?

  • Pakbabydoll
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Arndol's ordinary differential equation

  • axeae
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What's the best exposition of Partial Differential Equations?

  • rachmaninoff
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Which Physics Books Are Best for IIT JEE Preparation?

  • deepanshumishra
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Could my textbook sample problem be wrong?

  • p3t3r1
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How many non-professors read research journals for fun?

  • Simfish
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Textbook Question - Instructor's Review Copy

  • FlipStyle1308
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Time Dilation: Astronaut in Moving Spaceship

  • apope
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Learning Physicis Again: Any book recommendation?

  • LifeLongLearner
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Engineering Fluid Mechanics Textbook: Any Suggestions?

  • NeoDevin
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Plan of Attack for 1st Year Math Undergraduate: Advice Requested

  • loonychune
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Recommended Advanced Undergrad QM Book for Density Matrices and POVM's

  • SoleRuler
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Physics books on forces and fields with conceptual explanations

  • AJH
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Readable introductions to modules and matrix algebra

  • pivoxa15
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A good book in Differential Geometry FOR GR?

  • smallphi
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Topology by Munkres: is it worth the cost?

  • Terilien
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Book recommendations for learning mathematical proofs from scratch

  • alba_ei
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Beginner books on chemical engineering?

  • rocks
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Physics books covering Kirchhoff's laws with exercises

  • alba_ei
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What Are Classic Texts on Elementary Combinatorics and Probability?

  • Werg22
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Essential classic physics textbooks for a personal library

  • tim_lou
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What is the Best Solid State Book for Graduate Level Study?

  • plxmny
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The Feynman Lectures Over my head?

  • DougD720
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Best introductory electric circuits textbooks for reference

  • bob1182006
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3000 solved problems from schaum.

  • MathematicalPhysicist
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AP Calculus Exam Prep: Princeton Review vs Barron's

  • drosser
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Finding the Best Textbook for Introductory Calculus Refresher

  • denverdoc
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Need opinions on my Differential Eqations textbook

  • Mathgician
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Modern Physics textbook - Suggestions?

  • Robert100
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Wanted: good book on photon radiation emission

  • DeepQ
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Have you read Sedra/Smith's Microelectronic Circuits book?

  • budala
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Contradiction about Electric Potential / Voltage in my Textbook

  • kaotak
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Did Kurt Vonnegut Write The Psychoanalysis and Cure of Satan?

  • christianjb
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What Amazing Book Should I Read on My Holiday?

  • blackcat
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Have You Bookmarked the New Alex Stef Math Resource Page?

  • neutrino
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Introductory electromagnetism books covering special relativity

  • Terilien
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Quick calculus for introductory physics

  • omz222
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Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman - what did you think?

  • Maxwells Demon
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How does the goose solve the problem in Asimov's Pate de Foie Gras?

  • mbrmbrg
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Differential and Integral Calculus I&II by R.Courant free online

  • emsidis
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Quantum physics books for beginners

  • bexalo
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Very good free online thermal Physics book

  • tim_lou
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Intro books on Differential Geometry?

  • P3X-018
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How Can I Access ASTI Video Lectures During Server Issues?

  • neutrino
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Which Calculus/Real Analysis Book is Best for Problem Solving?

  • f(x)
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Rigorous thermodynamics textbook with complete coverage

  • pivoxa15
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Complex Analysis Textbook: Find the Best for Your Class

  • SeReNiTy
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Best Book to Learn Basics (between undergrad and grad)

  • dbuzi123
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Brief history of time any good?

  • moe darklight
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Which Book Is Best for Learning Relativistic Quantum Mechanics?

  • ziad1985
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Where to Find Free Physics Books Online?

  • mohammad shoaib
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Which Quantum Mechanics Book Should I Choose for My Upper Undergrad Class?

  • pivoxa15
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Finding a better intro circuits textbook than Nilsson and Riedel

  • suspenc3
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Which book has the best exercises for practicing integrals for an exam?

  • alba_ei
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Good introduction to linear algebra?

  • Werg22
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I am looking for a gift book on GR

  • lalbatros
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Save Money on DE Textbooks: Dover Books for Engineers

  • Plastic Photon
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Fundamentals of Physics: Is the Older Edition Outdated?

  • DougD720
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What is the best book for studying calculus as a beginner?

  • alba_ei
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Where to Find the Best Basic Physics Books for a Deeper Understanding?

  • americanforest
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Good books about Newtonian mathematics.

  • Schrodinger's Dog
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The Best QFT Books for Learning Quantum Field Theory

  • Roman
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Aerodynamics textbook recommendation for self-study

  • NeoDevin
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Good All-Round Physics Book for High School Students?

  • ||spoon||
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Finding Resources for "A Contemporary View of Elementary Physics" Textbook

  • complexPHILOSOPHY
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Interplanetary Travel Ideas for Story Writing

  • kurushio95
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