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Homework Statement Hello. The resistance of a wire increases when the temperature increases. How would this cause the shape of the graph to change? Explain why. The graph shown is a straight line graph with the line traveling at 45 degrees path. The x-axis is VOLTS. The y-axis is CURRENT...

Dear Physics Forum advisers, I am currently looking for an introductory textbook that covers the number theory without being too focused on the algebraic and analytical aspects of NT. My current underaduate research in the theoretical computer science and the Putnam preparation led me to the...

I'm a mechanical engineering student 1st yr . I need suggestions regarding books for basic mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics . A book with basics n proper language.

What is a fantastic book on probability&statistics that covers all the probability&statistics a student in high school ever need? It should cover the basics, and also the intermediate topics. Specifically, it must cover frequency distributions and whatnot. Please lend me your suggestions.

I am looking for a very concise book on chemistry that is under or equal to 300 pages.

The state of arithmetic today is disgusting. The textbooks on it are absolutely repelling, the authors treat it like a subject that will be of concern to only babies. They don't show any love, they treat the subject like a dirty rug. It's been two years since I majored in mathematics, since...

Hi! I wish to learn about MHD (Magnetic Hydro Dynamics). What book do you recommend? Roger

Hello, I am trying to relearn Topology. I have already read through a good amount of Munkres' book, but I was thinking of going through another. I have come across "Elementary Topology: A Problem Textbook" http://www.pdmi.ras.ru/~olegviro/topoman/e-unstable.pdf by Viro and others through another...

Dear Physics Forum advisers, Could you recommend books that treat the multivariable calculus from a theoretical aspect (and applications too, if possible)? I have been reading Rudin's PMA and Apostol's Mathematical Analysis, but their treatment of vector calculus is very confusing and not...

I need a book that is under 400-500 pages which covers all of basic physics nicely. Every introductory algebra-based physics book I have seen has over 1000 pages and I just need a concise book right now, for some personal reasons. It should cover the following topics: 1. General physics 1.1...

I am physics student.I know basic definition of topological space.I want a book(or may be any web note or video lecture) where topology spaces of various groups are rigorously discussed.

I'm not necessarily looking for theory of any particular subject but rather a more general approach to how theoretical physics is actually done in practice: -What problem-solving strategies do physicists use? (Most important part for my interests, I'm getting back into math competitions and I...

Hello, I want to start learning mathematical logic. I was wondering what would be a good "expansive" mathematical logic book that covers as much material as possible. My school has books by both Ebinghaus (et. al) and Monk. Are these good? I've heard good things about Schoenfield, but I was...

I have finished reading both books on geometry by Kiselev and now look to move on but can't find any book to let me do so. Specifically, I would like a nice comprehensive book that goes into detail on transformations, isometries, coordinate geometry, symmetry, mensuration, and vectors. Now I'll...

What is a good book, after mastering calculus, that covers all the mathematics a theoretical physicist will ever need?

What is the best way to make a 9th grader understand the concept of force and laws of motion. Also please refer a book where he can get a good practice to solve force numericals. Please mention the ISBN code of the book also. Thanks a lot

My question is:What is the mathematics necessary for, and which book(or books) i should read to understand graduate-texts like Jackson, Sakurai, Goldstein?? I'm already reading the Boas' book, I'm asking because some people says that for Jackson you need to understand very much of Green...

Dear Physics Forum advisers, Today, I got two gifts from my research mentor: "Topics in Algebra" by I.N. Herstein and "Abstract Algebra" by Dummit/Foote. I am very happy and grateful for his gifts, but I already have been studying the abstract algebra through Michael Artin and Hoffman/Kunze...

It's awful, the reading of this first chapter is extremely boring, he appears only to cover divergence and convergence of series, should i skip this chapter?

Dear Physics Forum advisers, I am a college sophomore in US with a major in mathematics and an aspiring mathematician in the computational complexity theory. I have been reading some math books on different topics, such as analysis and abstract algebra. As a former microbiology major, it is...

Hello, I'm currently learning pre calculus from various sources. I'm preparing myself to hopefully be able to learn calculus which I feel is an essential tool for Physics. I've just purchased Apostol's Calculus Vol.1. Enough research for great introductory calculus textbooks brought me to...

..anyone who used this book to study for the Physics GRE test willing to sell it? I can't find used copies anywhere.

I have a set of class notes that I've been thinking about publishing as a book, and I wonder what y'all thought about it. The book is intended for people who have taken introductory physics, and it is organized by mathematical topic or technique, with a specific focus on calculus. There are...

Hi. In Georgi's book page 143, eqn. (10.29) he gives an example of decomposing a tensor product into irreps: u^iv_k^j=\frac{1}{2} \left( u^iv_k^j+u^jv_k^i-\frac{1}{4}\delta_k^iu^\ell v_\ell^j-\frac{1}{4}\delta_k^ju^\ell v_\ell^i \right)\\ +\frac{1}{4} \varepsilon^{ij\ell} \left(...

Dear Physics Forum personnel, I am going to start studying the analysis texts (Rudin-PMA, Apostol-MA, Pugh-RMA) on the first week of August. I have a good proof skills through working on Artin's Algebra and Hoffman/Kunze's Linear Algebra, but I unfortunately only took computational 1-variable...

I am looking for mathematics book required for Susskind's lectures on theoretical minimum?

Dear Physics Forum personnel, I would like to investigate the depth of single-variable calculus by reading either Courant/John's "Calculus and Analysis" or Apostol's "Calculus Vol.1". Of course, I know the best route of action is to go to mu university library, but I just found out that all...

Barbara Ryden seems to have two Cosmology books, her one https://www.amazon.com/dp/0805389121/?tag=pfamazon01-20 and one https://www.amazon.com/dp/129203971X/?tag=pfamazon01-20. I haven't been able to find any differences between the books online - the 2013 book doesn't seem to be a new edition...

I'm interested in learning about standard model, and particles. What's a good book to learn from? I have taken some college physics classes. Thanks!

I am doing precalculus by 'Carl Stitz' and 'Jeff Zeager'. It's a pretty good book. Every tiny thing is touched and explained for a topic. I want a similar book for calculus for high school where every tiny detail is explained because i am learning calculus by myself.

We have a simple book for power circuit analysis and it is so hard to pass(8-15 pass from 200+) the exams because it has not solved problems(problems are so simple) also our teacher is doing the lessons copy paste from his book I can't learn this lessons and i can't find course material. Is any...

I am currently self studying the book and I think it is a great book and it really does go deep into the subject. But about how to study this book i am trying to prove every theorem that i come across and it is new. To get the most out of this book i would like to know other opinions on how to...

Do you know any books or reviews that explains these in sufficient detail? I am having some small problems in understanding the triangles of the CKM matrix elements and experiments conducted for their measurement...

Can someone recommend me a book that has all the experiments performed in physics from Classical Mechanics to Quantum field theory? (From the beginning of classical mechanics till today)

Can someone recommend a good book on graphene?

We all know that there is an abundance of poorly created studies and the media sensationalizes and cherry picks certain elements of these studies. I am looking to better arm myself against such problems. Currently I'm working on the Khan Academy statistic course to give myself a better simple...

Hello. Can i know which reference book is the best for physics? I am a foundation in science student

Dear Physics Forum advisers, I am trying to learn the C++ programming language as I need it for my upcoming research in the theoretical computing and cryptography. This is my first time learning the programming language so I am seeking two books (I prefer to learn from the books than using...

I'm looking for a university physics book that is comprised of excellent pedagogical exposition and is very comprehensive.I've considered these two candidates: 1. Tipler 2. Young/FreedmanWhat do you suggest?

Hello, I am taking an online introductory year 1 university physics . We are using Giancoli physics 6th edition. My course is algebra based. I want to do some additional practice questions and be able to verify my answers and/or see the solutions. I am hoping that this will help me prepare for...

I need a book on basic nursing that teaches the use and why's of ecg, ekg and the basics of a patient monitor like: http://www.foremostequipment.com/content/pdfdocs/Bionet/BM3_Brochure%20-%20reduced%20size.pdf also showing how to use an old style blood pressure cuff is necessary. I don't want to...

Dear all, I have troubles in one proof of the book Handbook of stochastic methods by Gardiner. In the paragraph 3.7.3 he writes this integral \sum_i\int d\vec x \frac{\partial}{\partial x_i}[-A_ip_1\log(p_1/p_2)] where p_1 and p_2 are two solutions of the Chapman-Kolmogorov equation and \vec A...

I will order books about GR.Here what I think https://www.amazon.com/dp/1589880447/?tag=pfamazon01-20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0070379858/?tag=pfamazon01-20 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471925675/?tag=pfamazon01-20 I will order these. Here the extra books which I need recommend.Is these are...

I have the following theorem : "In a circle the angle at the center is double the angle at the circumference when the angles have the same circumference as base." (Figure is in the link) http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/java/elements/bookIII/propIII20.html English isn't my first language, so I...

How The physics of quantum Mechanics by James Binney compares to JJ Sakurai's Modern Quantum Mechanics? http://www.amazon.com/dp/0199688575/?tag=pfamazon01-20 http://www.amazon.com/dp/0201539292/?tag=pfamazon01-20 Which is more advanced?

http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/java/elements/bookIII/propIII15.html I have understood the proof in general. It is only a small detail which I'm not sure. Maybe it's because english isn't my first language. Anyway, the part of the proof which says : "Then, since BC is nearer to the center and...

"Then, since on the circumference of each of the circles ABDC and ACK two points A and C have been taken at random, the straight line joining the points falls within each circle, but it fell within the circle ABCD and outside ACK, which is absurd. Therefore a circle does not touch a circle...

Hi everyone, I'm looking for an introductury book (or several books) on modern physics that explains the history and experiments the led to the understanding of the atom, the electron, avogadros number, Plancks constant, rutherford, quantum mechanics etc. I want an idea of how all the...

Hi guys. I have just finished my first year as an undergrad and I still think I don't know enough E&M ( took half year course and I barely passed the final exam). Can you please recomand a good textbook to study over the summer?

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