Exercises in Roger Penrose's "The Road to Reality

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The forum discussion centers on the exercises from Roger Penrose's book, "The Road to Reality." Participants express interest in collaboratively working through the exercises, with one user mentioning they have read up to Chapter 13. Another user, currently enrolled in an Electrodynamics course using Jackson's text, notes the challenge of balancing time for both studies. The conversation highlights the need for an organized forum to facilitate discussion and problem-solving among interested readers.

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Is anybody doing the exercises in Roger Penrose's book, "The Road to Reality".
 
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I bought the book a few weeks ago. I've been meaning to do some of the exercises. I've read up to Chapter 13 or so, but I should probably back up a few chapters and do problems.

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However, I'm taking Electrodynamics this quarter, using Jackson's text, so I may be too busy. Who knows.
 
It's very good but maybe overly comprehensive with the size and all. Haven't had a chance to read in full but from what I read here and there(library copy, a friend recommended it) I appreciated the style and exposition.
 
Shaun, you around?

Is anyone else interested in working through this book in an organized fashion?
 
Hi Ben Niehoff,

Yes, I am interested. Maybe, I or somebody else could set up a forum for a few people genuinely interested in the exercises. Please post any more ideas.
 

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