Book Definition and 999 Threads

Last semester I got my first opportunity to teach a new gen ed course that I'd created, titled Relativity for Poets. (The word "poets" in the title is a joke, which it turns out a lot of people don't get. There was no actual poetry in the course!) It was a ton of fun, because I got a group of...

The Theoretical Minimum: Quantum Mechanics - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0465062903/?tag=pfamazon01-20 Sakurai Modern Quantum Mechanics - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0201539292/?tag=pfamazon01-20 I want to know, which book covers more in depth? And Sakurai's book is more advanced than Leonard...

Hello,i am just starting to learn Quantum Mechanics in the university at an underdrad level. I know there are a lot of great introductory books out there but i just saw that Landau's book on non-relativistic quantum mechanics has great reviews but upon seeing it,i was overwhelmed by the...

Hi,I am ihigh school 12 grade I will be in collage 3 months later.I know simple calculus (derivatives and integral ).I watched Leonard Susskind Cosmology and Classical Physics Lectures.I want to learn cosmology and GR.My first question is Did I have to learn Specai Relativity before GR. And Is...

Hi Guys, I'm looking for a good text on operations research and modelling. Specifically, I want to look at developing models for transportation and inventory management. Any good books that you would recommend? Thanks,

So I'm trying to choose between 3 calculus books for self-study and would love some suggestions or comments on the books i posted: I really like when a book is clear and has relavant expamples (also for exercises) without skipping too many steps, however I do also like history or understanding...

Can some name easy understanding book related to earthquakes, seismic analysis so that non civil engineer or geologist etc can understand can this topic and seismic analysis basics.

Hi, I have been working on this problem for a while: You place a book flat on a table and press down on it with your right hand. The hand-to-book and table-to-book coefficients of kinetic friction are 0.48 and 0.43 respectively. The book's mass is 1.14 kg and your downward push on it is 9.70 N...

Hi there, I am a sophomore in college and this summer I'm taking University Physics II . I barely survived through "Phys I' and though I grasped the concepts fairly well thanks to "Physic for Science & Engineers by Serway" I struggled applying that knowledge on to problems. Largely because I...

I think first and second years of engineering are same for all branches worldwide. Is the syllabus different in other countries or same for 1st and 2nd years? Well I haven't gone to a university yet but do the university people tell us which book to buy or we have to decide on our own? It will...

Dear forum members, This is my first post on Physics Forums. I'm very happy to have found this place and to be a member. My question isn't very complicated. I'm a math major with a reasonable grasp of the standard undergraduate analysis curriculum (including differential equations and complex...

I am going to purchase a calculus textbook named "A First Course in Calculus" By Serge Lang, is this a good book for a beginner? I mean, complete beginner? This is my first time being exposed to Calculus. Also, if this is not a beginner friendly book, is there any different textbooks that I...

Hello, I am going to be first year ungrad in physics next year. Because my native language is Turkish, I've attended PREP lectures this year to be able to write, read, listen in English. I also studied calculus from stewart, I proceeded until the integral part and decided to study from apostol...

I am an undergrad student and i have been through a first easy course on electrodynamics and i have used the book of Griffiths which let me satisfied.But the next two courses i will be taking are notoriously hard mathematics-wise so i want a step-up from Griffiths.I want a mathematically...

I hope somebody is familiar with the discussion on the identical particles in Quantum Mechanics by L. Ballentine. In particular can someone help me explain how the author derive equation (17.44) from (17.41). In case your edition is different from mine, equation (17.44) is the one which looks...

PF Family, I'll be starting my junior year this fall. I'm so excited, but I know I have a lot of work ahead of me. I want to get started this summer by teaching myself some things before the Fall semester begins. In the fall, I will use the books that I will have used for self-study in the...

Hello, I have been studying matrices and determinants recently and do not understand why certain things are done the way they are. Like, why is matrix multiplication defined the way it is. I find that there are not enough proofs. Is there any book/article/video that any of you recommend to...

Hi! I'm in high school and I'm really interested by physics and I want to learn about it myself over the summer. I really want to enter competitions as well if I am able to understand the material well. If you have any recommendations, I would love to hear about them as well as your experiences...

I'm looking for a book to self-study this summer before my last course of Bachillerato (A Levels or High School in other countries). My performance in Mathematics has only improved and I've just been given the maximum mark this last term (10/10 or A+). This has motivated me a lot to keep...

I am really interested in physics but I am not every good at science. I am currently in year 9 and I want to go to MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) recently I read on the website that international applicants need to sit a test from Physics, Chemistry or Biology. My high school hasn't...

I am really interested in physics but I am not every good at science. I am currently in year 9 and I want to go to MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) recently I read on the website that international applicants need to sit a test from Physics, Chemistry or Biology. My high school hasn't...

I am looking for a book on the history of science. I do not want one that is targeted to 'general public', in the sense that I want it to be more towards the academic community, i.e. more deeply presented and cited, etc. Are there any recommendations?

Hello, I am looking for a good textbook covering cardinal and ordinal arithmetic suitable for self study. I'm a recently graduated undergrad (in mathematics) so I could probably handle up to intro graduate level material. I know most good set theory books might have a few chapters about these...

Hello! I'm currently taking a course on partial differential equations, and we're using Asmar's textbook. We've reached Green's functions, and even though Asmar is a great book, I feel like I need a deeper study of the subject. Which book would you recommend to help me better grasp the theory...

Hi Guys, I am currently looking for some book resources on Both Electrical and Mechanical engineering (Maths Related) . I know we have a full raft of information available on the internet but its nothing like having a good book infront of you. Any recommendations? I do work in Industry but...

I need recommendation about heat transfer book . I am having a difficult time learning the concepts. I've tried reading several dfiferent textbooks(e.g. Cengel, Kreith, Chris Long), and though they sometimtes state the same theorem using different wording, different arguments, etc, I am still...

I need recommendation about complex analysis book. As I'm electrical eng. student, it should cover everything one engineer need to know about that mathematical field, but without strict mathematical formalism :)

Hello, A couple of years ago I studied abstract algebra from Dummit and Foote. However, I was never able to gain the intuition on the subject that I would like from that book. I want to study the subject again, and I want to use a different book this time around - one that covers a lot of...

Hi everybody I am new on the site, so please bear over me, if I posted this in the wrong forum. I am looking for a good textbook in thermoelectricity. I am interested in the underlying physics and mathematics. Can anyone recommend a good one? Best regards Christian

I'm looking for an introduction level books on special relativity. My goal is to get familiar with Dirac equation as I'm into atomic physics in this semester. My background on the subject is that I have taken a course in the past which was designed to be kind of introductory to modern physics in...

i need a book that contain all math formulas from numbers theory to Probability. any help??

Hi I recently read a book called "The fundamental theorem of algebra" by Fine and Rosenberger. It focused specifically on polynomials, and proved the theorem using several fields of mathematics; Two of the proofs were algebraic. Abstract algebra has been very difficult for me; Mostly because...

An extremely well-written book for students taking Calculus for the first time as well as those who need a refresher. This book makes you realize that Calculus isn't that tough after all. Is that True? If this book is good,i will buy it.

Hello everybody, I have see Theoretical Physics Book from amazon... This contain is easy to learn See the pic : https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486652270/?tag=pfamazon01-20 http://flgopics.science/10/o.png

Helo everybody, I have buy Introduction to Graph Theory (Dover Books on Mathematics) Book from amazon... Is this book really good? See the pic : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004TBOGPG/?tag=pfamazon01-20 http://flgopics.science/10/o.png

On the section on differentiation of logarithms and exponentials the book shows equations like this (ln(x+Δ)-lnx)/Δ and it gives values for Δ, I do not understand why there is no variable following the Δ. if you want to see the exact question I am trying to explain please look at page number...

Could someone provide the e-books about neutrino physics? thanks.

In particular, something focused on the acoustics of musical instruments and ideally with a bit of the physics behind playing techniques. In terms of my preparation, I've completed math up through linear algebra, ODEs and multivariable calculus. I've also completed all of the "core"...

Hey guys, I've never studied this subject before (except basic thermal physics in high school), and I have a course on it this semester. I'm in a semi international program, and this course isn't taught in English (but the tutorials are, thankfully), so I will need to study on my own. In...

Hi guys, I came across a really interesting thread in the Internet where the author was asking for fun, but serious Maths book recommendations. I saw plenty of excellent books being recommended there and thought I'd start a similar thread over here :) Some characteristics of the books should...

I was wondering if someone could recommend some electrical engineering books that help explain rectifier circuits and DC chopper circuits. I've read electrical circuit theory and technology by John Bird and electrical machines, drives and power systems by Theodore Wildi and both seem to lack in...

I know physics, I graduated from physics. Currently doing masters in Theoretical Physics. But on the other hand my knowledge of biology is next to zero. How should I proceed? A suggested list of book with ordering will be helpful.

I was just curious on what was everyone's first Physics book, or what was their first encounter with Physics? My first academic physics book that was not calculus based was my junior year of high school and was Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program by Paul G. Hewitt, and then...

Hello I recently noticed that mathematical logic is related to computer science. I haven't studied math in university yet I'm not good at math and Since I'm not a native English speaker some English is hard to me. Is there any good and easy book which describes mathematical logic used in...

Hi, I'm currently waiting for admission into an engineering course at a local university,however,it has been a long time since I did any real math and most of the math was taught to us in a "plug & play" manner. I want to ensure that my mathematics fundamentals are strong enough so that it...

Hello. I'm looking for a good book that explains light matter interaction comprehensively and specifically addresses photoluminescent materials (such as phosphor powders). I wanted this reference to get detailed answers to, e.g.: what is the mechanism of scattering, absorption and emission...

Hello I'm a physics major freshman. And I want to know about Quantum physics and relativity But It takes to long to learn this subject in my college. I read book "Feynman Lectures on Physics" and I was fascinated . So I want to know about this kinds of Books. But I don't know about many physics...

I am working on Schwartz QFT book problem 14.3, particularly part (c). Basically, it asks us to evaluate the following integration. \int \cfrac{d^3 p}{2\pi^3} \omega_p e^{i \vec{p} \cdot (\vec{x}-\vec{y})} where \omega_p = \sqrt{p^2 + m^2} I could perform the angular integration, and the...

Specifically I am interested in a book which talks about lenses, their types, where and how they are used. How do binoculars, telescopes work (how to construct them), what type of lenses to use... Am I asking for too much? Would really appreciate if any of you guys could suggest me of such a...

I want a text that explains the difference between theory, law and hypothesis