Improve Your Understanding of Vibrations and Waves: Top Books for Self-Learning

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The vibrations and waves course is not meeting expectations, prompting a shift towards self-learning. A request for comprehensive book recommendations on the subject has been made. A suggested resource is "Almost All About Waves" by John R. Pierce, noted for its value in foundational understanding. The focus is on acquiring in-depth knowledge rather than just the basics. This approach aims to enhance personal education in the field of vibrations and waves.
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My vibrations and waves course idoesn't fulfill my expectations and I'm thinking in self-learning (it's my education after all), so, i need some good books on this subject, and not just to cover the basics, to cover as much as i can.

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VktGS, I will recommend a small and inexpensive book that I consider to be invaluable for starting out on your journey:

"Almost All About Waves" (Dover Books on Physics) by John R. Pierce
 
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