Preparing for General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics: A Summer Study Guide

In summary, Jonny is looking for learning material over the summer to prepare for first year college. They have completed first year calculus and physics and are interested in learning vector calculus/multivariable calculus to eventually study General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. They plan on watching MIT video lectures but would also like additional online material to practice math and physics. They are considering studying differential geometry/tensors for GR, but may start with a dover book on linear algebra to build a strong foundation.
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Ok so I was just hoping if I could get some learning material over the summer. I have currently finished first year calculus and am ready to learn vector calculus/multivariable calculus. I have also finished first year physics. I would like to know enough math to learn General Relativity and then Quantum Mechanics later on.

I am planning on watching as many MIT video lectures as possible, however there doesn't seem to be enough actual calculating and practicing with the math, so could anyone suggest some online material (free) that I could use to practice the math and physics I learn.

Anything I could use to get to GR and QM eventually would be great, thanks!

Jonny

(this is for the summertime, I am starting first year college afterwards, however I cannot wait!)
 
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The math you want to study is differential geometry/tensors for general relativity. With your current experience, you probably don't want to attack this just yet - it won't be very productive.

Maybe get a dover book on linear algebra and work though the material and all the problems?
 

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