Recommendation Definition and 307 Threads

Hi everyone, I'm currentyly doing my master in Control Systems (mechanical engineering), and since I'm nearly graduating I was contemplating at what I've learned so far. Upon doing so, I realized that there where some areas I seriously lack knowledge in areas that I assume are important...

Hi All, I'm studying physics by myself and would like a recommendation for a physics simulation software I can play with. Something I can play around with the variables and see what happens. Suggestions? Andre

I don't know is this good place to put this topic anyway I am on the first year of physics and I am struggling with mathematical analysis. I can't understand a lot of thngs that we are doing actually I can't even follow our lectures. I would be really grateful if someone recommend me a book that...

I noticed that there is another thread on this, however my situation is a bit different in that I am only a junior so it is very possible I will be asking these professors for a letter of recommendation again. I think that a gift card or something similar would be a bit inappropriate (though I...

Hi all, this may seem like a silly question to you, but nevertheless: I am considering having my father write me a recommendation for applying to graduate level programs in ocean engineering. The reason for this is that although I have two professors who can attest to my merit in terms of...

Dear Physics Forum mentors, I am an undergraduate sophomore with double majors in mathematics and microbiology. I wrote this email to seek your recommendation on the discrete mathematics textbook that is in-depth, theoretical, proof-based, and also comprehensive. I am currently taking a...

Hi everyone! My goal is to study for my masters at UCLA. UCLA requires 3 recommendation letters and very high (80th percentile) GRE scores. I've tried contacting a few of my favorite professors from the school where I got my B.S.M.E. regarding recommendation letters, but I haven't had a single...

Hello- I'd like to do some basic demonstrations of sound waveforms on the undergrad/AP level using an oscilloscope, and wanted to know what specific recommendations you experts have about microphones, specific connections to the device, which probes to get, and also any comments about this...

Dear Physics Forum friends, I am a same person who recently wrote a post here about seeking the good textbooks for linear algebra. I apologize for this interruption again but I was wondering if you could recommend me some good textbooks about multivariable/vector calculus (what is difference...

I want a good book on Physical Chemistry at 11-12(university or pre-un) grade level. It should include topics about bonding(VSEPR, VBT, MO) etc. I also need suggestions about some books on organic and inorganic chemistry.

I am looking for books that explain the binary (stars or black holes or whatever) systems in a good (introductory if possible) and/or extensive way... Thanks :)

Hello! I am wondering if anyone can help me decide what to do about this problem. I'm at a college majoring in physics, and I'm almost done with my two years. I'm applying to different universities,and I have a professor that wishes to write me a recommendation for when I transfer. He asked me...

Hi everyone, as the title says, I am looking for a 3D cad to help visualise designs in piping systems and cut down errors. As a short background, I work in a small company which occasionally designs industrial gas pipings for pneumatic systems, gas delivery systems (to a lab, workshop, etc)...

If you are a high school student, a physics buff, and enjoying independent study and exploring, here are some recommendation for you: 1. MIT classical mechanics and electromagnetism available in MIT OCW and edx. I recommend edx because it is better organized and contains review and exam section...

(This is for grad school applications) I'll have one strong letter of recommendation from a previous research advisor, so I'm wondering about my choice of second letter. One option is a prof who works closely with my previous advisor. He knows me reasonably well and could write a good letter...

I find that people from North America tend to require them for school or job admission but I find them pretty useless myself. 1. Personal statement: will probably work like a job application's cover letter. Perhaps they want to read the applicant's writing skill; other than that I don't have a...

Hi, I'm in the early stage of my ph.d program in electrical engineering and I have realized I need to know more math (I'm in circuits). Problem is that I have no idea where to even begin. In my undergraduate, I took the basic math courses (calculus , DEQ, linear algebra) but these aren't...

I'm not sure what the content should be like in a letter of recommendation for graduate school, and what adcoms are particularly looking for in these...besides praise for the student, I guess? What should and shouldn't be included in the letter?

[FONT=Georgia]I am doing my first course in Differential Equations and the book the instructor is teaching from is Arnold's Ordinary Differential Equations. [FONT=Georgia]I like the geometric approach taken in the book but I don't like the way the material has been presented. [FONT=Georgia]Can...

I am looking to be a design engineer and I was waning some recommendations on what books are good reference books for this. The two books that I have been able to find are Mark's Calculations For Machine Design and Machine Designers Reference by J. Marrs.If anyone knows anything about these or...

Hello everyone, I have to choose a book for classical mechanics. After reading a lot through the forum, I find that the book by A.P French and the one by Kleppner is a good buy for my undergraduate course in classical mechanics. Also, is the book by Mary Boas for Mathematical methods a good...

Hello, I have an optional course this upcoming semester on "Electronics and Communication" for which the course syllabus is roughly: Field effect transistors, transistor circuits, Operational Amps, analogue to digital conversion (and vice versa), combinational circuits, sequential...

trying to find a good esd or assembly craftsmanship video for employees in a small business, I've seen some in the past, one i saw had R Lee Ermey (from full metal jacket) in it, it was pretty convincing. obviously, a lot of people don't take esd seriously. i saw another one with a good...

Hey PF, I've studied electrostatics and electrodynamics in the past years in high school, but it was just school-study I never had a chance to thoroughly understand them, I'd like to read and learn more about electrostatics and electrodynamics on my holiday, so I'd like anyone to...

Hi - Glad to have found this forum. I am looking for a book which contains LOTS of Set Theory word problems with solutions. Anyone aware of a good resource? Thanks in advance.

I have just started studying Lagrangian Mechanics, and I can find decent material on the internet that describes the theory behind it, several proofs on equivalence and even some good solved examples. However, I would really appreciate if someone could recommend a book that has some of the...

Hello! I am an undergraduate student majoring in the chemistry and microbiology. Summer vacation is truly a great time to teach myself some some subjects besides conducting the scientific research, and I am decided to self-study the calculus over this summer (I took the introductory calculus...

I am almost finished with the LA chapter in Mary Boas' "Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences",. I love the book so far except for the sections in chapter three that she added in the 2005 edition. They are really difficult for me to unpack all by myself. I need a better reference...

Like the title states, I'm curious about letters of recommendation for non-traditional students. I'm finally due to finish my degree (BS in CS / Minor in Math) after approximately eight years. It took me so long to get my degree due to military service. I went to an online school (UMUC...not...

I am starting to review to go back to grad school. One topic I didn't feel like I did so hot in as an undergrad is QM. I want to go through a textbook myself. I was thinking about "Principles of Quantum Mechanics, 2nd Edition" by Ravi Shankar. Are other books that might be good for me or...

Hi all, I am an undergrad physics major working in two physics labs and also doing research in math with a professor. I only have two strong recomendations from my two physics lab professors, so for my third recomendation (for physics graduate school) i wanted to ask my math professor, so i...

I am new to this field can anyone suggest a book for beginner?

Hello I am interested in self-teaching basic combustion concepts. Is there a good textbook available that introduces combustion at an undergraduate level for someone with high school chemistry knowledge? Thanks very much

Antibiotic resistance mechanisms etc -- Book Recommendation? Hi, A friend of mine is a biomedical scientist specialising in microbiology. He's interested in antibiotics, so I'd like to buy him a book for his birthday. The trouble is, I haven't a clue what to look for. Is there any book...

I'm an international student. I didn't know that not waiving the right makes the letters less effective. There was no warning sign. I just randomly chose no and consistently did so for all my applications. And one professor already sent a letter. How much will this hurt my application...

Are there any well-written algebra 2 trig book that gives understandable contents for beginners?

I apologize is this isn't the best place to put this question. I'm just looking for a book recommendation. I am a senior electronics engineering student and I would like to learn about space flight. A recommendation for a technical book on aero/astrodynamics, rocket fundamentals...

Hi Guys, I am after recommendations of books that teach in a specific way. Basically I have come out of a 3 year physics degree with just doing the work but not really understanding the material (the mathematics) that well. I want to re-learn a bunch of topics in a way so I will actually...

I am reading at the moment about abstract algebra. It is a very interesting field. I was amazed by the number of examples, applications and related concepts. Never seen something similar in any other mathematical field. I saw lots and lots of theorems and I was wondering whether I should...

I am currently applying to PhD physics programs across the US and so far my letters of recommendation are from the following: 2 astrophysics professors who I have taken astrophysics classes from, and 1 professor with a physics PhD but taught an upper division scientific writing class to me...

I recently did an internship at my university in which I worked more closely with the engineer in charge of the lab rather than the professor. Would it be okay to ask the engineer in charge to write a letter of recommendation for grad. school since he is more capable of detailing my performance...

I was reading through Harvard's graduate school admissions FAQ, and a paragraph said:"The physics department's admissions committee reviews each candidate's entire application, including statement of purpose, transcript, experience, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation -- the statement of...

Hey all, I'm a Math major (most of my coursework was in PDEs) and just got accepted into Grad school (yay) for Mechanical Engineering. I need to be very familiar with fluid mechanics and have about 5 months to do so. Trouble is, the last fluid mechanics course I took was about 3-4 years ago...

I found some very interesting reading and would like to see the review of the avid textbook readers on this site: Differential and Integral Calculus 3EDby Edmund Landau https://www.amazon.com/dp/0821828304/?tag=pfamazon01-20(who loves proofs?,this book contain only proofs,so only for those...

Hello guys, I'm currently working through Spivak's Calculus book and I've just reached the chapter "Number of Various Sorts." I find several of the problem quite challenging at the first place. I wonder if you guys could perhaps recommend me, based on your personal experience, both as...

Hi all, hope to get the help I need here. I have basic calculus and physics knowledge. I'd like to study Physics starting with a basic Freshman level book like Resnick (Physics) and Apostol (Calculus) and end up to be able to fully comprehend modern physics (Quantum, Relativity, Field...

Physics is not my area so I don't have solid background to understand complex books, I am searching for books to introduce me to quantum physics that I can understand. Can you please recommend any books for me.

Hey Everyone, I'm a mechanical engineering student and I was wondering if there was any good book regarding IC Engine design; which includes timing belt design, camshaft, crankshaft, rocker-arm, pump design etc.. a whole in one package that design engineers use for designing ic engines...

Iam a 2nd year electrical engineering student. But, I would like a book that explains the most modern physics and astrophysics. A book that starts off explaining about stars, black holes, worm holes, dark matter ... timespace curveture, all the way to the most recent modern cosmological...

Hi all, I got a BA in Physics, and am almost a year out of school. I have noticed whilst perusing graduate school websites that most emphasize that they want letters of recommendation from academic settings. I landed an internship in R&D after school, and I was wondering how...