Good undergraduate books on applied maths

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This discussion provides a curated list of undergraduate-level books on applied mathematics, specifically focusing on fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, classical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. Recommended texts include G.K. Batchelor's "Introduction to Fluid Dynamics" and D.J. Tritton's "Physical Fluid Dynamics" for fluid dynamics. For classical mechanics, "The Feynman Lectures, vol 1" and Resnick and Halliday's "Physics, vol 1, 4th Ed." are highlighted. In electromagnetism, key texts are Purcell's "Berkeley Physics Series Vol 2" and Feynman's "The Feynman Lectures, Vol. 2". For quantum mechanics, Cohen-Tannoudji's "Quantum Mechanics I & II" and Feynman's "The Feynman Lectures, Vol. 3" are recommended.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics principles
  • Familiarity with mathematical concepts relevant to fluid dynamics
  • Knowledge of classical mechanics fundamentals
  • Basic concepts of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "G.K. Batchelor: Introduction to Fluid Dynamics" for fluid dynamics applications
  • Explore "The Feynman Lectures" series for comprehensive physics insights
  • Study "Cohen-Tannoudji: Quantum Mechanics I & II" for advanced quantum mechanics
  • Investigate "Purcell: Berkeley Physics Series Vol 2" for a deeper understanding of electromagnetism
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Undergraduate students in mathematics and physics, educators seeking teaching resources, and anyone interested in foundational texts for applied mathematics in fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, classical mechanics, and quantum mechanics.

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hi I'm a math undergraduate and looking for books about fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, classical mechanics and quantum mechanics. introductory to intermediate level. would prefer books with lots of examples and include good amount of graphs and diagrams. thanks!
 
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Fluid Dynamics:
  • G.K. Batchelor: Introduction to Fluid Dynamics
  • D.J. Tritton: Physical Fluid Dynamics

Classical Mechanics:
  • Introductory: The Feynman Lectures, vol 1.
  • R. Resnick and D. Halliday: Physics, vol 1, 4th Ed., 1993
  • Keith Symon: Mechanics, 3rd ed., 1971

Electricity & Magnetism:
  • Purcell: Berkeley Physics Series Vol 2.
  • Reitz, Milford and Christy: Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory 4th ed., 1992
  • Feynman: The Feynman Lectures, Vol. 2
  • Resnick and Halliday: Physics, vol 2, 4th ed., 1993

Quantum Mechanics:
  • Cohen-Tannoudji: Quantum Mechanics I & II&, 1977.
  • Liboff: Introductory Quantum Mechanics, 2nd ed., 1992
  • Cohen-Tannoudji: Quantum Mechanics I & II&, 1977.
  • Messiah: Quantum Mechanics, 1961
  • Feynman: The Feynman Lectures, Vol. 3

Note: I got these from here. Good luck. :smile:
 
thanks interhacker! the link is very helpful!
 

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