Introductory Definition and 358 Threads

I have to self study the following topics what books should I get to do it? 1) Mathematical Physics The course is: Linear vector space; matrices; vector calculus; linear differential equations; elements of complex analysis; Laplace transforms, Fourier analysis, elementary ideas about...

Anyone know a good, rigorous introductory analysis text?

Hello, I'm a grad student in computer sciences with a BS in math starting to do research in quantum computing. Can somebody recommend me some references on quantum mechanics? Right now I'm reading Leslie Ballentine's book "Quantum Mechanics: A Modern Development", and just finished reading...

The math part seems really interesting too, it is mainly based on linear operators on hilbert spaces. But, it seems to me that it only uses inner product (pre-hilbert) spaces, then why these authors (and also paper authors) refers always to hilbert spaces?

What is a very good differential geometry introductory text? My only background is Calculus (spivak). however, I'm very interested in mastering differential geometry (at both the pure math and physics application level). Any recommendations?

Seriously, do they not realize that we have the solutions manual right in front of us when we're grading? lol

Homework Statement Let S1=1 and inductively define the sequence Sn so that Sn+1 = \sqrt{Sn + 1} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I'm not sure what it means to "inductively define". I think it wants me to come up with an equation for Sn by using Sn+1. Does...

Homework Statement What is the limit as x goes to positive infinity of: (4x2+3x+8)/(6x2+5x-7)? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Usually I would factor the top and bottom and see if something cancels, but that doesn't work here. Also l'hopital rule doesn't work...

I've started my own personal pet project in trying to suggest a possible revamping of the often dreaded intro physics lab. My philosophy here is two fold: 1. Teach skills in how we arrive at how things behave 2. The students shouldn't be encumbered with "theories" that they need to either...

Science Professionals: Master's Education for a Competitive World is a book published by National Academies Press. This particular one is available free in pdf format, but one has to register. I strongly recommend academics take a look at it. http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12064...

Hey! I know there are a lot of book recomendations in this site, but I thought my background is sufficiently strange to ask for a special answer. I've got my Calculus, basic Real Analysis and linear algebra OK. I'm rather weak in geometry though, but I feel ok learning new stuff in maths. I...

Homework Statement A car is traveling at = 24 . The driver applies the brakes and the car decelerates at = -4.0 . What is the stopping distance? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution i just started my physics class and I have a horible teacher, i have never taken...

5 years ago, I was one-sixth age of my brother. In three years my age doubled will match my brother's age. How old is my age. I tried setting up with 2 variables 1/6(I-5) = B-5 2(I+3) = B+3 and solved for I then i get a fraction. is there any better approach to this?

Homework Statement Let A, B be permutations and A = (1 3 5 10)(3 15 8)(4 14 11 7 12 9) and B = (1 14)(2 9 15 13 4)(3 10)(5 12 7)(8 11) Find AB. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I am struggling with finding the product of this permutations and can't quite get the...

Any body who knows a good free ebook on introductory level electromagnetism using vector calculus and introductory level quantum mechanics, please give me the link.

I actually just posted this in the physics subforum but realized that it is much more appropriate here. So I've got a good deal of the summer in front of me, and I've realized that I've wasted all of my time doing nothing. As a result, I've decided to do something productive and teach myself...

Hey everyone, I'm a rising junior scheduled to take a Methods of Mathematical Physics class this coming fall. I've heard that this class utilizes a lot of partial differential equations, and I'd like to get a bit of a jumpstart and familiarize myself with some concepts before the semester...

I've been getting into physics a lot recently and the really theoretical aspect of it has caught me so I've been studying astrophysics and chaos theory outside of school on my own. The thing is though whenever I try and get a grasp on Quantum Physics, whether through wikipedia (not the best...

I will apply the same cavaet here that I did to my earlier thread. I have only started taking an introductory QM course, and am still grappling with the subject matter(which is exceptionally counter-intuitive, as I'm sure everyone here would agree) so forgive me if the question seems inane to...

A complete set of lecture notes for an lower-division classical mechanics course. Topics covered include one-dimensional motion, three-dimensional motion, Newton's laws of motion, energy and momentum conservation, circular and rotational motion, statics, planetary motion, oscillations, and wave...

It may seem that I will be taking an analytical chemistry course for my major in Biotechnology, and I have never really taken an analytical chemistry course. I have probably studied the topics in regular chemistry courses but I am unaware as to what exactly this course teaches or the topic(s) it...

Greetings, Note:I am in my eleventh year of school, thus not into 'real' calculus yet; or in university, for that matter. I was wondering if someone may have some practice questions-fore me attempt, on the following sub-headings: straight line graphs Quadratics cubics/root functions...

Homework Statement In the figure, particle 1 of charge +1.0 µC and particle 2 of charge -2.5 µC, are held at separation L = 7.0 cm on an x axis. If particle 3 of unknown charge q3 is to be located such that the net electrostatic force on it from particles 1 and 2 is zero, what must be the...

I am looking for a book on QM to read over the break. I'm not sure what kind of math and science is required to learn QM, but I've only had math through linear algebra and differential equations, and I haven't studied any atomic physics yet. Also, I don't want a book that is too mathematically...

I've been reading a paper at the following link: www.cims.nyu.edu/~eve2/reg_pert.pdf I have several questions: In the first example they use the method to approximate the roots for x^2 - 1 = "epsilon" x I was under the impression - wrongly perhaps - that f(x) had to have...

Hello, I'm currently a sophomore in High School, and have only just recently found a very strong interest in the workings of the universe. I've only taken up to Algebra (although I am pretty proficient with it) as far as math goes. I'm a relatively fast learner, and am interested in buying a...

Homework Statement A student finds that it takes 32.17 mL of 0.1048 M NaOH to titrate 5.000 mL of sulfuric acid solution. Determine the molarity and percent mass of the sulfuric acid in the solution (you may assume that the density of the sulfuric acid solution is the same as pure water)...

Homework Statement Balance the following equations. (Use the lowest possible coefficients and enter a "1" if the coefficent is a one.) (a) ___Cr(s) + ___S8(s) -> ___Cr2S3(s) (b) ___NaHCO3(s) -> ___Na2CO3(s) + ___CO2(g) + ___H2O(g) (c) ___KClO3(s) -> ___ KCl(s) + ___O2(g) (d) ___Eu(s) +...

Homework Statement If Bill put enough radioactive matter in one place, the chain reaction associated with multiple radioactive decays can be made to run out of control and will form an atomic bomb. What do we call this amount of matter? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution

Homework Statement Complete the following nuclear reactions Enter mass number, atomic number, and then symbol A) 232 92U--->4 2He + 228 /90 / _______________ Homework Equations 4 2He + 228 90U The Attempt at a Solution i got the mass number (228) and atomic number...

Hi, I am taking this course: I am going to use some additionals books along with the course book ("Linear Algebra with Applications" by Keith. So, wondering if anyone can suggest me some good books? If you have time, can you see list of these books,and try picking good ones.. here...

Does anyone have a recommendation on an introductory chaos theory text? I would like a text that is either upper division undergrad, or possibly at the graduate level. Also, are there any "classics" or bibles in the field? Thanks you,

Hi all. I'm taking an introductory EE course this semester which will cover the following topics. Just for clarification, this is my 1st year at university. The following is the syllabus for the course: My professor recommended these 2 textbooks for the course, but I checked Amazon.com...

Hi all. I am a mechanical engineering entering the field of nonlinear wave. I am finding an introductory text on this topic. Things about nonlinear wave, nonliear optics etc. I would hope to get a really easy-to-read book first since I have actually NO prior experience in these fields AT ALL...

can anyone give me any information on some good books, online books or lecture notes to help me with university introductory cosmology i have my lecture notes but they are very poor and i find it difficult reading and interpreting what is going on thanks

Homework Statement just looking for opinions regarding the best text for introductory calculus as in refresher--I used Taylor eons ago, which i recall as being pretty descent. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution

I'm a high school student planning to self-studying for AP Physics C (introductory calculus-based physics), but so far I've only learned basic differential calculus. What kinds of introductory study guides (read: not textbooks) could quickly give me a working knowledge of the differential and...

We discussed this problem in class to some extent, and I'd just like to post it here so that I can continue the discussion on the conceptual physics of it as well as the algebra. I believe a lot can be learned from this problem. "When an atom is placed in a uniform external electric field...

I am currently taking an introductory QM course...well, first...I find my prof is of no help at all...he's really bad at explaining concepts...and can't even speak English. So...I am basically learning on my own. I understand the stuffs he talk in his lectures, but when the assignments come...

I'm currently a Physics B student and I was wondering how you determine whether an online "Physics Tutorial/classroom" source is reliable and trustable based on the information it provides. For example the Physics Classroom. So far it has worked to my advantage but I'm not totally sure whether...

I have course in thermodynamics that'll start in a few weeks. But it seems that we are just going to use notes instead of a textbook. Last time I used notes in another course I didn't understand the whole subject, because their notes where pretty poor and unclear when explaining subjects. I...

I posted something like this in the Quantum Physics forums, i would also like a good book on relativity and such, but again if the math is past something like a high-school calculus course it may be a bit advanced. I would be interested in math books too, ones that helped teach some of the...

Hello, I'm a high-school student with a deep interest in particle physics and such. I would love to be able to read a good introductory book about it. I do Love math, and have taught myself a bit of calculus, but i also understand how difficult the mathematics of this theory involves. So...

Since my other post was ignored, I'm reposting a greatly summarized, simplified version. Can someone teach me the basics of working with significant numbers? Here's the 2 example problems I'm working on. Display the answer to the correct number of significant digits. 1. 142.47 + 30.2...

Introductory Physics Formulary This sticky is meant to be a repository for some basic equations commonly used in elementary physics that might prove handy to homework posters and homework helpers. The equations will be in Latex format so you can quickly copy them. (For more about Latex, go...

Hey, university started and in less than a week, we allready have to hand in an assignemnt. I did most questions, i was just wondering if somebody can help check some of work - its more english than math :mad: Q1) True or False - A statement and its negation may both be false. A1) False -...

I'm not talking about Elegant Universe level, but something that would give a nice introduction into string theory and its theories (with math, of course) for beginners would be nice. Any ideas?

Someboy can give me an introductory explanation about dualities? I mean, what are, how works in theory and what physical sense do have it? I have to start some study about using dualities in linearized gravity, so i'll be very helped if you have too some basic literature at respect. Specifically...

Hi. Can anybody help me with this exercise in Introductory Nuclear Physics: One of the magic numbers for nuclei is 28. How many stable isotopes exist with N = 28. (N being the number of neutrons) I have no idea on how to solve this. Thanks.

This thread is here to organize the many tutorials we have for Introductory Physics, which we take to be any and all General Physics courses that are either algebra based or calculus based. This thread will grow as the number of tutorials grows.