What are the good books for physics and python?

In summary, There are multiple resources available for learning how to use Python for numerical physics, including books with good reviews and sample chapters and code, as well as online sources such as the Processing IDE and the iPython Notebook. These resources offer a range of exercises and examples to help novices in programming learn the capabilities of Python for numerical physics.
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What would be the good books on how to use Python (or any other language other than MatLab) and its capabilities on numerical physics?
 
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Thank you! Can there be book about the capabilities of Python (with exercises)? I'm still a novice in programming, and I'm not really familiar with some technical terms.
 
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The Processing IDE has a Python mode which comes with quite a few python examples that show how to do interactive graphics.

www.processing.org

There is also a python distribution that gives you a sophisticated numerical python environment.

http://ipython.org/notebook.html
 

1. What are the best books for learning physics and python?

Some of the best books for learning physics and python include "Python for Data Science For Dummies" by John Paul Mueller, "A Student's Guide to Python for Physical Modeling" by Jesse M. Kinder and Philip Nelson, and "Introduction to Computational Physics" by Tao Pang.

2. Are there any books that combine physics and python in a single resource?

Yes, there are several books that combine physics and python, such as "Computational Physics with Python" by Mark Newman, "Physics with Python: A Student-Friendly Guide" by Philipp K. Janert, and "Python for Scientists" by John M. Stewart.

3. What are some good books for beginners in physics and python?

If you are new to both physics and python, some good books to start with include "Python for Data Analysis" by Wes McKinney, "A Student's Guide to Python for Physical Modeling" by Jesse M. Kinder and Philip Nelson, and "Python for Scientists" by John M. Stewart.

4. Can you recommend any advanced books for physics and python?

For more advanced readers, some recommended books include "Computational Physics" by Nicholas J. Giordano and Hisao Nakanishi, "Python for Scientists" by John M. Stewart, and "Learning Scientific Programming with Python" by Christian Hill.

5. Are there any online resources for learning physics and python?

Yes, there are many online resources available for learning physics and python, such as online courses, tutorials, and forums. Some popular ones include Codecademy, Coursera, and Stack Overflow. Additionally, many of the books mentioned above also have online resources and exercises available.

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