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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to jbergman's post in the thread Book recommendations: Abstract Algebra for self-study with
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Aluffi has a new book out designed for undergrads. -
TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to malawi_glenn's post in the thread Book recommendations: Abstract Algebra for self-study with Like.
Gallian. Get an older edition used copy in good condition. Very cheap and good. There is also student solutions guides, also very cheap...
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to mathwonk's post in the thread Other Using Michael Artin's "Algebra" for Group Theory with Like.
I am indeed a mathematician, but agree with raven that artin is a good choice for physicists precisely because he does groups in...
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to Calaver's post in the thread Apostol Analysis vs Shilov Analysis with Like.
I should give a disclaimer before I write anything else: I have not read either of the books (Apostol or Shilov) on analysis but I am...
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to mathwonk's post in the thread Linear Algebra What are some recommended second texts for self-studying linear algebra? with Like.
here also is a free set of notes from one of my summer courses in the subject, meant as a second course. they are so short, some 70...
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to mathwonk's post in the thread Linear Algebra What are good books for a third course in Linear Algebra? with Like.
For what it's worth, here is my summary of the theory of normal forms of finite dimensional linear operators (more or less the content...
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to mathwonk's post in the thread Linear Algebra Prerequisite of the book "Linear Algebra done right" with Like.
i do not recommend axler for you now. it is terse and abstract, and theoretical, and omits some very useful computational aspects. i...
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to ibkev's post in the thread Linear Algebra Prerequisite of the book "Linear Algebra done right" with Like.
Take a look at this: https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/self-study-algebra-linear-algebra It specifically mentions Friedberg as a...
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to MidgetDwarf's post in the thread Algebra Looking for my first textbook on Linear Algebra Need suggestions with Like.
for a truly well written beginner book. Paul shields : Elementary Linear Algebra.
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to Frabjous's post in the thread Intro Physics BEST Calc- and Algebra-Based Textbooks with the same Chapter Sequence? with Like.
@Vanadium 50, @robphy Do you know what percentage of algebra-based physics students pursue degrees in the hard sciences or engineering?
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to Demystifier's post in the thread Russian math and science (chemistry and physics) textbooks with Like.
My guess: Because Russians did not have the option to earn big money in industry, so all the smartest guys stayed in academy.
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to Vanadium 50's post in the thread Classical Which books are good for reviewing classical mechanics? with Like.
The moral calculus is fairly simple: I want it, I don't want to pay for it, so I am going to just take it. Or rather, since I don't have...
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to Bandersnatch's post in the thread Classical A relearning experience - self study edition with
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When you're having a middle-age crisis you buy a new set of wheels, not go driving your 20 year old nugget. You don't start dating the... -
TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to MidgetDwarf's post in the thread Complementary resources to Feynman Lectures with Like.
I would work through problems from a general intro based physics book. Ie., Serway, Giancolli, HR, Freedman etc and read the two...
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TThe_Eternal_Observer reacted to Muu9's post in the thread Complementary resources to Feynman Lectures with Like.
If you already understand physics, try the book by Halliday, Resnick and Krane. It's often used as an honors introductory physics book